Clay fights MRSA, other ‘superbugs’ in wounds
Research News Concept of using mud as medicine goes back to earliest times August 21, 2018 The use of mud or wet clay as a topical skin treatment, or poultice,…
Working with the Cajun Navy: Optimizing the use of volunteers in disaster response
Research News Research assesses volunteer efforts during Hurricane Harvey, points to ways to increase effectiveness September 17, 2018 After hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded research…
How rumors spread on social media during weather disasters
Research News New research shows that social media can spread information quickly, but its accuracy cannot be assumed September 18, 2018 After hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the National Science Foundation…
NSF announces new measures to protect research community from harassment
News Release 18-082 New policy requires awardee institutions to report sexual harassment findings September 19, 2018 The National Science Foundation (NSF) has taken the next steps in its agency-wide effort…
Flooding by design: planning, development, and the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston
Research News Research indicates that flood mitigation in Houston is a sociopolitical issue as well as an infrastructural one September 20, 2018 After hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the National Science…
Better coordination networks to strengthen interdependent infrastructure resilience
Research News Collaborative planning among policy-makers and communities can lead to better disaster preparedness and response September 21, 2018 After hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded…
The importance of community networks to disaster resilience
Research News Research finds that community networks and better official communication could aid in response and resilience to disasters September 22, 2018 After hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the National Science…