The Risk of ‘Cascading’ Natural Disasters Is on The Rise

The Risk of ‘Cascading’ Natural Disasters Is on The Rise

In a warming world, the dangers from natural disasters are changing. In a recent commentary, we identified a number of costly and deadly catastrophes that point to an increase in the risk of “cascading” events – ones that intensify the impacts of natural hazards and...
New Sciences Center to Feature ‘Jenga-Like’ Floor Plan

New Sciences Center to Feature ‘Jenga-Like’ Floor Plan

Construction began in late September on the 135,000 sq ft Robert Day Sciences Center at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California. Designed by the architecture firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, the building will house the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences,...
Temporary Bridge Removed on National Highways’ A303 upgrade

Temporary Bridge Removed on National Highways’ A303 upgrade

A temporary bridge was removed this weekend at Steart Hill, Somerset on the A303 as part of National Highways’ upgrade of the road. The bridge was used to minimise the impact of construction on motorists and residents, with its removal marking the end of the...