The True Haiti Earthquake Death Toll Is Much Worse than Early Official Counts
A tool built by the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that the number of fatalities may range from 10,000 to 100,000 or more -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Wildfire Smoke Drives People Indoors, Raising COVID Risk
The particulates in smoke also cause lung inflammation that may make people more susceptible to the virus -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Compounding COVID-19 Risks
Crowded grocery stores and emergency shelters are potential concerns -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Hidden Toll of Wildfires
A huge aerial campaign seeks to understand the effects of biomass smoke on human health -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Hidden Toll of Wildfires
A huge aerial campaign seeks to understand the effects of biomass smoke on human health -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Shelters Stay Empty as Isaias Barrels Up the East Coast
Concerns over COVID-19 have officials urging evacuees to stay with friends and family or at hotels -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Coronavirus Rages on Coasts as Hurricane Fears Rise
Dramatic increases in storm-prone areas will complicate evacuation, sheltering and recovery efforts -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com