Programme SRA Conference 2027
Programme to come soon, following the decision of abstracts
Study Finds Poultry Litter-Based Soil Amendments and Weather Influence E. coli Survival in Georgia Sweet Onion Production Systems
EMBARGOED UNTIL: September 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ATHENS, GA, September 30, 2026 — New research suggests that poultry litter-based soil amendments and weather conditions, specifically extreme weather events, may influence how long bacteria survive in agricultural soils used to grow sweet onions. The findings could help inform food safety risk management for produce growers. […]
Feeling Like You Are Losing Ground Predicts Suicidal Ideation More Than Income or Age
EMBARGOED UNTIL September 29, 2026, at 8:00am Behavioral economics study of nearly 15,000 South Koreans over six years links declines in perceived well-being, amplified by loss aversion, more closely to suicidal ideation than life circumstances SOUTH KOREA (September 29, 2026) — New research finds that people are far more likely to report suicidal ideation when […]
Chronic Illness Climbs Closer to a Former Nuclear Site in California
EMBARGOED UNTIL August 26, 2026 @ 8:00 a.m. Residents within five miles of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory report elevated autoimmune and endocrine disorders, new research in Risk Analysis finds August 26, 2026 (Herndon, VA) — Superfund sites typically cluster in low-income communities, where 62% of households earn less than $50,000 annually. But near the […]
New Research Shows Communities Need Better Guidance on Wildfire Air Quality
EMBARGOED UNTIL August 20, 2026 @ 8:00 a.m. Study finds low-cost air sensors help residents protect themselves, but disparities persist in who the information they produce August 20, 2026 (Herndon, VA) — During one of Oregon’s most destructive wildfire seasons on record in 2020, 1,200 residents surveyed in the weeks after the fires reported being […]
When 242 Pipes Stand Between a County and Its Emergency Room
EMBARGOED UNTIL August 18th, 2026 Pipes under rural roads are barely tracked. New research shows what happens when they fail. AUGUST 18, 2026 (Herndon, VA) – People rarely think about culverts until they are gone. These plain pipes and boxes carry roads over streams and span less than 20 feet — the federal cutoff for […]
New Research Identifies “Agentic Loafing,” the Hidden Risk of Clinicians Handing Decision Authority to AI
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 […]
New Research Finds Connection to Place Predicts Hurricane
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 […]
New Research Shows Spring Break to be Deadliest Time of Year for Holiday
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 […]
Social Factors Might Play a Bigger Role Than Proximity in Individual Healthcare Choices, Study Finds
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 […]
Natural Disasters Trigger 69% Surge in Public Protests Across Latin America, New Research Finds
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 […]