Science and technology

A new study provides a tool for potentially recouping the costs of extreme weather amplified by climate change. It offers a scientific framework that can be used to trace specific climate damages back to emissions from individual fossil fuel companies.

The study develops an AI-based coastal monitoring system to assess flood and sea level rise risks in Puerto Rico.

A proposed tech solution to help save Arctic ice cover meets criticisms of scaling and moral hazards.

Experts from around the world met in Sendai for a workshop on the sidelines of the World Bosai Forum, to explore how emerging and disruptive technologies can reshape disaster risk reduction and resilience-building, particularly in the Global South.

New research from Victoria University of Wellington shows that low-cost, off the shelf seismometers can add great value to earthquake monitoring and even show promise as early detection devices.

In metros like Reno, Nevada, in the United States, citizen scientists hit the road to collect detailed temperature data — key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a warmer future.

This study integrates a citizen science approach into existing flood Early warning systems (EWSs) to enhance inclusivity, incorporate local perspectives, and ensure equitable expertise distribution in flood early warning.

The collaborative research will provide New Zealand researchers with access to valuable resources and expertise from Japan. Japanese institutions will offer access to cutting-edge tools such as the Marine Seismic Vessel Research Vessel Kaimei.