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MIT study shows small, targeted datasets can ensure optimal outcomes

A new algorithmic framework developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology identifies the smallest dataset required to guarantee optimal solutions in structured decision-making...

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Curiosity observations linked to subsurface water flow beneath Martian dunes

Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) report evidence that water once moved beneath sand dunes in Mars’ Gale Crater, suggesting the planet may have supported habitable conditions for l...

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Central Alabama Water signals commitment to original Lake Purdy Dam stabilization plan

Central Alabama Water’s board of directors heard differing expert views on how best to stabilize Lake Purdy Dam, with Vice Chair Phillip Wiedmeyer indicating the utility plans to maintain its current...

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Villages blanketed in ash as Semeru Volcano forces mass evacuations

Mount Semeru in East Java has entered a new phase of intense activity, prompting authorities to raise the alert level to its highest classification. The volcano released ash clouds reaching more than...

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Lake Naivasha floods displace 7,000 in Kenya’s rift valley

Tourist boats on Kenya’s Lake Naivasha have been repurposed to evacuate residents after rising waters submerged parts of the Kihoto district in Naivasha. The lake, which has been rising for more than...

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Asbestos-contaminated play sand prompts widespread school closures across Australia and New Zealand

A large recall of coloured play sand used in schools and preschools occurred across Australia and New Zealand. Laboratory testing identified traces of tremolite and chrysotile asbestos in several san...

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Central Java landslides highlight severe slope instability

Heavy rainfall across Indonesia’s Central Java region has triggered multiple landslides, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread damage. The most severe event occurred in Cibeunying vill...

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Engineering implications from the 2025 geomagnetic storm

Space weather agencies have issued alerts for a severe geomagnetic storm expected to reach Earth in mid-November 2025. Forecasts indicate the potential for a G4 to G5 level event, driven by multiple...

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Slope failure on Khanh Le Pass claims six lives

A major landslide along the Khanh Le pass in central Vietnam buried a passenger bus late Sunday, resulting in six fatalities and 19 injuries. The 33-kilometre mountain road, known for its steep terra...

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Ground improvement at the city of Hamilton bus maintenance and storage facility

After discovering differing ground conditions, Keller provided an alternative design for the new bus maintenance and storage facility at the City of Manilton. The City of Hamilton constructed a new b...

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