Where the Pacific Northwest’s “Big One” Is More Likely to Strike
Differences observed along the Cascadia Fault explain why certain areas see more rumbling
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A Perfect Storm of Factors Is Making Wildfires More Expensive to Control
Longer wildfire seasons and development are driving up firefighting costs
Why Do Paper Cuts Hurt So Much?
The injury is too shallow to impair pain signals
Who Owns the Moon? A Space Lawyer Answers
Did the Stars and Stripes on the moon signify the establishment of an American colony?
U.S. Health Care Companies Begin Exploring Blockchain Technologies
The goal is a health care system where patients have accurate and updated records that are secure against tampering or snooping
The Psychology of Roller Coasters
Perhaps the draw of roller coasters is the enjoyment of the visceral sensation of fear itself, much like watching a horror movie
Method of Making Oxygen from Water in Zero Gravity Raises Hope for Long-Distance Space Travel
One of the main challenges with long-distance space flight is transporting enough oxygen for astronauts to breathe and enough fuel to power complex electronics
Triple-Star Test Shows Einstein Was Right, Again
A natural stellar laboratory probes a prediction of general relativity to unprecedented precision
Can Ride-Hailing Improve Public Transportation Instead of Undercutting It?
Ride-hailing threatens does public transit but is also key to its future success with smart policies and the right price signals in place...
How to Survive Hot Weather at Work--and Not Fall Out with Colleagues
The idea of a perfect office temperature is something of a red herring. Ultimately, people just want to have a level of control over their environments
