Disasters
Sciences & Technology
Podcast
Innovation during crisis
Mark Quigley, Associate Professor in Earth Sciences discusses how the impacts of the 2010-2012 Canterbury earthquakes have many parallels to the current COVID-19 crisis – both inspired innovative responses
Health & Medicine
How should medical students respond to Covid-19?
Medical students have always volunteered to help during health crises and disasters, and research suggests that pitching in with due care is good for them
Sciences & Technology
Bushfires and storms threaten water supply and much more
Burned forests in steep mountains can be just as hazardous after the rains come and flames have been extinguished. And the risks are increasing, so what can be done?
Health & Medicine
Simple ways to support people dealing with traumatic events
Thousands of people are processing the emotional impact of being caught up in the Australian bushfires. Here are some tips on how you can support a friend or family member who may be struggling.
Environment
Preparing for our new extremes
The new global norm of extreme weather-related disasters and climate change requires a new type of disaster-resilience modelling
Sciences & Technology
The hard science behind surviving a zombie attack
Build a defensive ring or run as fast as you can - the disaster modelling that could help you survive a killer zombie outbreak in Australia
Sciences & Technology
Podcast
Earthquakes: The lessons learned
Earthquake expert Associate Professor Mark Quigley on preparing for and recovering from earthquakes
Arts & Culture
Send us baby food, board games - and some barmaids
New records are filling the gaps in the story of how Darwin Red Cross responded to the devastation of 1974’s Cyclone Tracy