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8-Nov-2017 8:55 AM EST
Closing the Rural Health Gap: Media Update from RWJF and Partners on Rural Health Disparities
Newswise

Rural counties continue to rank lowest among counties across the U.S., in terms of health outcomes. A group of national organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National 4-H Council are leading the way to close the rural health gap.

       
Released: 23-Oct-2017 3:30 PM EDT
Evacuating Older Adults and Their Furry Friends: FSU Study Finds Florida Needs More Pet-Friendly Shelters
Florida State University

Florida needs more pet-friendly shelters, especially for older adults who represent 50 to 75 percent of deaths following disasters like hurricanes, according to a recent study from Florida State University.

Released: 23-Oct-2017 8:05 AM EDT
Tiny Tornados at the Dawn of the Universe
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Swirling soup of matter’s fundamental building blocks spins ten billion trillion times faster than the most powerful tornado, setting new record for “vorticity.”

Released: 14-Sep-2017 2:40 PM EDT
SU Senior Turns Tornado Chaser During Summer Break
Salisbury University

This summer, many of Alison Banks’ classmates caught some beachside rays. The Salisbury University senior preferred cloudy days. She attended the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at Colorado State University, chasing tornadoes while pursuing her interest in atmospheric sciences.

Released: 13-Sep-2017 4:30 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Being Prepared for All Types of Emergencies
Penn State Health

Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have left many outside their paths thinking about how they might prepare for a weather emergency.

24-Aug-2017 12:05 PM EDT
On the Frontlines of Climate Change
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

George Kourounis has been on the front lines of climate change for years. He has witnessed first-hand the effects of our changing environment.

Released: 31-Aug-2017 8:00 AM EDT
Record-Low 2016 Antarctic Sea Ice Due to 'Perfect Storm' of Tropical, Polar Conditions
University of Washington

This exceptional, sudden loss of sea ice around Antarctica last year was due to a unique one-two punch from atmospheric conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean and around the South Pole.

Released: 28-Aug-2017 2:05 PM EDT
Hurricane & Flood Handbook: After the Storm
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Take it from someone who has seen 27 inches of water lap against the living room walls: plan ahead.

Released: 7-Aug-2017 12:05 PM EDT
Hospital Admissions for Older Adults Increased for Weeks After Natural Disaster
University of Michigan

Older adults may still be checking into hospitals for weeks after a natural disaster, past the the expected three days of anticipated injuries and health issues, a new University of Michigan study shows.

Released: 19-Jul-2017 3:00 PM EDT
OU Researchers Develop Radar Simulator to Characterize Scattering Mechanisms of Debris Particles in Tornadoes
University of Oklahoma, Gallogly College of Engineering

A University of Oklahoma research team with the Advanced Radar Research Center has developed the first numerical polarimetric radar simulator to study and characterize scattering mechanisms of debris particles in tornadoes.

Released: 14-Jul-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Preparing Your Pet for Disaster
Texas A&M University

Some disasters can even be so devastating they require evacuation. In this case it is best to take your furry family members with you.

Released: 19-Jun-2017 6:05 PM EDT
If a Tree Falls in the Amazon
Department of Energy, Office of Science

For the first time, scientists pinpointed how often storms topple trees, helping to predict how changes in Amazonia affect the world.

Released: 24-May-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Population Only Part of Tornado Casualty Story
Florida State University

New research out of Florida State University shows that the strength of a tornado has a significantly larger effect than population on the number of casualties.

Released: 4-May-2017 5:05 AM EDT
Climate Change, Tornadoes and Mobile Homes: A Dangerous Mix
Michigan State University

Tornadoes and mobile homes don’t mix to begin with, but throw in the volatility of climate change and the potential for massive property damage and deaths is even higher in coming decades, indicates a new study by Michigan State University researchers.

Released: 15-Mar-2017 11:05 AM EDT
From the Butterfly's Wing to the Tornado: Predicting Turbulence
Georgia Institute of Technology

Remember the butterfly-triggers-tornado adage? Chaos theory says calculating turbulence to find out if that's true must be impossible. Now, physicists are latching onto turbulent patterns with digital optics and math. Their resulting forecasts jibe with actual turbulent flows.

Released: 8-Mar-2017 5:05 PM EST
The Future of Coastal Flooding
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Better storm surge prediction capabilities could help reduce the impacts of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes.

Released: 7-Mar-2017 11:05 AM EST
Tornado Researchers Return to Tennessee Valley for Second Year of VORTEX-SE
Texas Tech University

Tornado researchers from Texas Tech University and five other schools are participating in a long-range experiment with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Released: 7-Mar-2017 3:05 AM EST
Texas Tech Team Targets Tornadic Storms in the Southeast with VORTEX-SE
Texas Tech University

Chris Weiss Pitch Texas Tech University researchers will spend the next two months in the Tennessee Valley region collecting data during severe storms as part of the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes EXperiment-Southeast (VORTEX-SE), a congressionally-mandated research project. VORTEX-SE aims to study the conditions that produce tornadoes, particularly in the Southeast.

16-Feb-2017 3:00 AM EST
Virginia Tech Expert Says Collapse of Oroville Dam in California Is Virtually Impossible
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech expert says the danger at Oroville Dam in California is confined to the spillway. While forecasters expect additional storms into next week, damage to the dam itself is highly unlikely.

30-Nov-2016 1:30 PM EST
Increasing Tornado Outbreaks—Is Climate Change Responsible?
Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science

In a new study, Columbia Engineering researchers looked at increasing trends in the severity of tornado outbreaks where they measured severity by the number of tornadoes per outbreak. They found that these trends are increasing fastest for the most extreme outbreaks.

Released: 10-Nov-2016 6:05 PM EST
How Lightning Strikes Can Improve Storm Forecasts
University of Washington

Research shows that real-time lightning observations could significantly improve forecasts of large storm events.

Released: 10-Aug-2016 2:05 AM EDT
1967 Solar Storm Nearly Took US to Brink of War
American Geophysical Union (AGU)

A solar storm that jammed radar and radio communications at the height of the Cold War could have led to a disastrous military conflict if not for the U.S. Air Force's budding efforts to monitor the sun's activity, a new study finds.

Released: 28-Jul-2016 8:05 AM EDT
As Hazard Warnings Increase, Experts Urge Better Decisions on Who and When to Warn
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Effective warnings are a growing need as expanding global populations confront a wide range of hazards, such as a hurricane, wildfire, toxic chemical spill or any other environmental hazard threatens safety.

       
Released: 4-Mar-2016 2:05 PM EST
Purdue Research Team Investigates Disaster Recovery
Purdue University

Strong ties to the community and a bond between neighbors can help areas affected by natural disasters recover faster, according to a survey conducted by Purdue University students and faculty.

Released: 15-Jul-2015 12:05 PM EDT
First-of-Its-Kind Tornado Panels Installed in Montgomery Home
University of Alabama at Birmingham

A product designed by UAB engineers to help save lives during natural disasters is approved for use.

Released: 12-May-2015 10:05 AM EDT
1970 Tornado Leads to Development of National Wind Institute
Texas Tech University

Faculty and staff recall the night of the F5 tornado and how the experience emphasized the need for wind research with regard to safety, shelter and construction.

Released: 27-Apr-2015 4:05 PM EDT
WIU Emergency Management Faculty and Grad Student Help Farmers with Tornado Debris Problems
Western Illinois University

A faculty member and students in the Western Illinois University Emergency Management Program are looking at ways to help farmers address debris management in the aftermath of tornado disasters. According to WIU Emergency Management Program Coordinator Jack Rozdilsky, who is also an assistant professor in Western's health sciences and social work department, farmland areas in northern Illinois continue to be affected by the April 9 EF-4 tornado.

Released: 13-Apr-2015 9:05 AM EDT
Trending Stories Report for 13 April 2015
Newswise Trends

Trending news releases with the most views in a single day. Topics include: fertility, same-sex marriage, mobile apps, IL tornado, Clinton running for President, violence against women, CA water crisis, medical research

       
Released: 6-Feb-2015 10:00 AM EST
Weather Channel's Cantore Experiences 3-D Tornado Simulation at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech

Meteorologists from The Weather Channel broadcast segments on the unique re-creation of the Moore, Oklahoma, tornado in the Cube at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech.

Released: 2-Feb-2015 1:00 PM EST
UI Researchers Link Smoke From Fires to Tornado Intensity
University of Iowa

University of Iowa researchers have found that smoke from fires can intensify tornadoes. They examined the effects of smoke—resulting from spring agricultural land-clearing fires in Central America—transported across the Gulf of Mexico and encountering tornado conditions already in process in the United States.

Released: 9-Sep-2014 12:00 PM EDT
April 2011 Tornado Event Prompted Many Alabama Residents to Prepare
University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB School of Public Health researchers found that 66 percent of residents of Alabama’s most populous county had a complete disaster preparedness kit on hand after the tornado outbreak.

Released: 13-Aug-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Texas Tech Wind Researchers Release Findings on Failed Shelter Door Hit by Arkansas Tornado
Texas Tech University

Homeowners should make sure building materials are rated to withstand high tornadic winds and the onslaught of debris those winds can bring.

Released: 11-Aug-2014 8:00 AM EDT
Iowa State Engineers to Simulate and Model Tornado Winds and Their Effects on Buildings
Iowa State University

Iowa State's Partha Sarkar will use an NSF grant to continue his studies of tornado winds. The grant will support experiments in the Iowa State Tornado Simulator that will help engineers answer questions about how tornadoes interact with buildings.

Released: 6-Aug-2014 3:00 PM EDT
New Research Links Tornado Strength, Frequency to Climate Change
Florida State University

New research by a Florida State University geography professor shows that climate change may be playing a key role in the strength and frequency of tornadoes hitting the United States.

Released: 7-May-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Don't Get Caught in a Storm Without Your Helmet and Tennis Shoes
Kansas State University

A climatologist advises to wear head protection during a tornado to avoid head injury.

Released: 1-May-2014 12:25 PM EDT
Small Changes Could Save Structures, Lives During Tornadoes
University of Alabama

Light-weight garage doors can be the weak link to allowing high winds and pressure changes from a tornado into a home that can lead to the removal of the roof and collapsed walls.


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