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How ancient builders made the Great Pyramid of Giza nearly earthquake-proofMay 21, 2026 – A new study measuring vibration frequencies throughout the Great Pyramid revealed how it has been able to withstand severe seismic shocks.
Why California’s ‘Earthquake Gate’ Keeps Scientists Up at NightAugust 14, 2026 – Cajon Pass is more than a busy mountain gateway. Its complex geology could help reshape the next major earthquake’s reach and intensity.
What We Can Learn from Ancient Societies About Disaster-Proofing Our CitiesAugust 19, 2026 – From ancient Egyptian flood strategies to Mayan agricultural techniques, the ancient world can teach us how to live with environmental extremes.
How smart cities are being reinvented after natural disastersJanuary 05, 2026 – In this age of megastorms, visionary designers around the world are taking clever advantage of the chance to rethink what they rebuild. Here’s how the smartest places are finding surprising opportunities in the aftermath of devastation.
The disease detectives who solve the world’s strangest outbreaksDecember 04, 2025 – When weird fungal epidemics crop up in far-flung places, scientists work together to unravel how the microscopic murderers show up and turn deadly.
What causes earthquakes?July 30, 2025 – Earthquakes occur more often than you think. Here’s what you need to know about where they usually happen and how they’re measured.
Santorini is at the center of a mystery: Why do earthquakes keep shaking the island?February 07, 2025 – The Greek island has a long history of earthquakes, but what is causing the recent series of quakes has scientists perplexed.
AI is helping seismologists find the next monster earthquakeOctober 15, 2024 – Some earthquakes are imperceptibly quiet. We may not feel them, but machines might detect them—and they can point scientists to a potential "Big One".
Centuries of history and culture reduced to rubble after Myanmar earthquakeApril 04, 2025 – Myanmar's religious temples stood as symbols of faith and history. After the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake, many are wondering: will they ever rise again or are they lost forever?
Do earthquake warning apps really work?September 21, 2023 – Your phone can now warn you seconds before a destructive quake hits—but it depends on where in the world you live.
How ‘the big one’ near Seattle could trigger an earthquake in San FranciscoOctober 23, 2025 – Are two of the deadliest earthquake zones in North America linked? It's possible—but controversial.
Here’s what makes earthquakes so devastating in HaitiAugust 14, 2021 – The island nation lies near the juncture of two shifting tectonic plates—setting the stage for devastating temblors.
Deepest earthquake ever detected struck 467 miles beneath JapanOctober 25, 2021 – If confirmed, the temblor would be a shock to geologists who thought rocks that deep inside Earth were too putty-like to break and shake.
What to do during an earthquake: Simple steps to stay protectedSeptember 12, 2019 – Temblors frequently strike around the world. These suggestions will help you prepare for the next quake that might rattle your town.
Greece and Turkey earthquake driven by wild tectonics of the Aegean SeaOctober 30, 2020 – The magnitude 7.0 temblor occurred in an area of complex geologic movement, where multiple tectonic plates crack the surface as they jostle for position.
Earthquake lights, explainedApril 16, 2019 – Mysterious lights that dance in the days or hours leading up to earthquakes take many different shapes and colors.
