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Jun 30, 2021
How to stay cool if you lose power during a heatwave
Air conditioning isn’t your only weapon against the heat.
Aug 13, 2018
16 smartphone apps for (nearly) any emergency
Apply first aid, face natural disasters, and more.
Jun 29, 2017
Park rangers recall their most dangerous encounters with nature
Daring tales from the field.
Sep 09, 2013
Why Can’t Firefighters Hear Alarms In A Burning Building?
Firefighters are equipped with super-loud emergency buttons if they get in trouble. But they can't hear them. Here's why.
Jun 09, 2011
When The Sun Unleashed Its Recent Plasma Blast, Earth Got Lucky
What a predicted 2013 blast from the sun could mean for the U.S.
Nov 23, 2010
FCC Considers Allowing You to Text Emergency Messages to 911 (LOL HELP)
911 has been very slow to respond to improvements in technology, sometimes to the detriment of its service. Smartphones, carried...
