One of nature's most disliked creatures may very well unlock a breakthrough in disaster response. A multidisciplinary Purdue ...

From goats that can sense upcoming volcanic eruptions to wildlife that can prevent poaching, scientists are tapping into the “secret knowledge” of animals ...

Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To ...

Better planning for extreme weather in a changing climate means learning from Australia's past mistakes and taking a tougher line on managing development. Australians would typically refer to floods, ...

An oarfish -- a super rare fish commonly referred to as the "doomsday fish" -- recently washed ashore on a beach in Mexico, ...

An oarfish, known as a "doomsday fish," washed ashore in Mexico, fueling superstitions of an impending natural disaster.

After a series of earthquakes rocked California last week, a scientist has warned that the Golden State isn't the only area ...

Oarfish have long been associated with impending doom and its eerie appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of superstition.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... GUNUNGSITOLI, INDONESIA — A mangled, rusty bicycle stands as a memorial outside ...

No one wants to contemplate the possibility of being struck by a natural disaster. Yet, no one is absolutely safe. For this ...

What Are Natural Disasters? Natural disasters are catastrophic events that occur as a result of natural processes of the ...