The extreme investigators at How to Survive break down critical mistakes to avoid when facing the overwhelming power of a catastrophic tidal wave.

Scientists found that coral tissues record pollution from nearby human activity, revealing hidden stress before reefs show ...

A powerful earthquake near the border of Mexico and Guatemala raised fears of a tsunami and shook buildings across three ...

In Mexico City, buildings shook, but the earthquake alert did not sound. Coastal areas near Suchiate are being monitored for ...

As sea levels rise due to climate change, encroaching seawater will likely make freshwater environments saltier. In a new ...

Almost a year after a tsunami threat spurred a mass evacuation of downtown Honolulu, the city's Department of Emergency ...

A massive heat wave in the Pacific Ocean coupled with a strong El Nino could spell trouble for extreme weather in the U.S. and also elevate sea level rise.

The myriad paths of turbulent mixing in the ocean and the forces that influence them. Image: Cimoli et al, Nature ...

As temperatures rise, researchers are rethinking how cities measure and respond to urban heat. But experts say successful solutions require finding solutions tailored to local conditions rather than ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. A south swell has brought massive ...

Against this backdrop, MIT’s Simon Johnson sat down with fellow Nobel laureate economist Philippe Aghion to examine what ails Europe and how to revive its dynamism. Their conversation addresses the ...