EMBARGOED UNTIL 8AM ON JULY 27, 2026 Herndon, VA, (July 27, 2026) — A forthcoming study in the journal Risk Analysis introduces “agentic loafing,” a term for what happens when clinicians stop using AI as a tool and start simply ratifying its judgments. This research identifies three institutional drivers that normalize AI delegation in healthcare […]
EMBARGOED UNTIL 8AM ON JULY 7, 2026 Herndon, VA, (July 7, 2026) — For U.S. coastal residents, storm surge is among the deadliest hurricane hazards, causing catastrophic property damage and loss of life; and scientists expect tropical storms to grow more intense. During Hurricane Ian in 2022, storm surge accounted for 41 of the 66 […]
12-year analysis of motor-vehicle crashes reveals traffic-related injuries and deaths spike during spring break Herndon, VA, (June 30, 2026) — On any given U.S. holiday, traffic crashes claim more than 500 lives. But according to a new study published in Risk Analysis, the real danger lurks early in the annual calendar. The spring break window […]
EMBARGOED UNTIL MAY 19, 2026 Herndon, VA, May 19, 2026 — An estimated 15.8 million people in the United States live in pharmacy deserts. With limited access to healthcare services, like hospitals and pharmacies, these individuals are at risk of elevated mortality risk and higher rates of preventable disease progression. A new study, published in […]
For Immediate Release Herndon, VA, April 7, 2026 — Exposure to “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has been linked to serious health issues, like immune system damage, cancers, pregnancy complications and liver damage. A new study, published in Risk Analysis, finds that the websites people are visiting for PFAS information are leaving them […]
For Immediate ReleaseEMBARGOED UNTIL APRIL 7, 2026 Study covering five major economies finds smaller communities face the longest economic recoveries, with damage persisting for up to four months BUENOS ARIES, April 7, 2026 – When a natural disaster strikes a Latin American community, the damage doesn’t stop at downed power lines and flooded streets. A […]
For Immediate Release Study challenges long-held assumptions about how flood adaptation information spreads through communities in the Netherlands, UK and United States Herdon, VA, March 11, 2026 – Despite escalating flood events worldwide, half of residents living in flood-vulnerable coastal areas have not had a single conversation about flood risk or climate adaptation with anyone […]
EMBARGOED UNTIL MARCH 17, 2026 Study Develops First Biologically Plausible Dose-Response Models Specific to Listeria and Stillbirth Risk During Pregnancy Herdon, VA, March 17, 2026 — Listeria is the third-leading cause of death among bacterial foodborne pathogens in the U.S. and pregnant individuals bear a disproportionate share of that burden. Yet the scientific models used […]
Washington, D.C., December 9, 2025 – The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) awarded five prestigious scholarly and service awards and named five new fellows at this year’s Annual Meeting. These awardees were recognized for their exceptional contributions to SRA and to the risk analysis community. The award recipients were nominated by their peers, selected by an SRA […]
New research shows that where a person lives can determine whether they receive timely diagnosis and care or whether they fall through the cracks. For immediate release, embargoed until December 8, 2025 Washington, D.C. December 8, 2025 – A new statewide spatial analysis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) has uncovered significant disparities in Maryland’s […]
