Some movies show scenes with the ground suddenly opening up and people falling into fiery pits, but this just doesn't happen in real life. The first main earthquake hazard (danger) is the effect of ...

Among the IAEA’s key publications are its Safety Standards, which provide the fundamental principles, requirements and recommendations to ensure nuclear safety. They serve as a global reference for ...

Natural hazards are extreme natural events that can cause loss of life, extreme damage to property and disrupt human activities. Human activities can influence how often certain natural hazards ...

The hazards associated with shop areas require special safety considerations. The potential for personal injury is significant whether you work in a machine shop, vehicle repair, electrical, or ...

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) also known as giant cow parsley, hogsbane, or cartwheel-flower, is a plant in the carrot family. People who touch its sap may develop giant hogweed burns ...

The journal is led by natural hazards experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series, this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research ...

npj Natural Hazards is a fully open access, interdisciplinary journal that publishes high-quality research on the causes and effects of natural hazards, including earthquakes, hurricanes ...

Nosh Cuisine Pte was fined SGD $1,200 (U.S. $900) for a food safety offence committed under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations. The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory ...

I’ve been writing about grooming for three years, so I understand why beginners might find a safety razor intimidating. But I also know that a classic safety razor is — according to the ...

Invasive weed with extremely toxic sap can be more dangerous during hot summers which follow extended periods of rainfall ...

As another hurricane threatens the U.S., the aftermath of Hurricane Helene still poses major threats. Americans in areas of the country that were devastated by the storm may face numerous health ...

The unprecedented number of airplanes, helicopters and drones swooping in to help with post-Helene recovery efforts over the past week are now posing a safety hazard, officials say. At various ...