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How Will Humans Survive a Global Catastrophe?

An analysis of China and Western Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic shows that creating a safe refuge may be an option One suggested way to save humankind in the event of a deadly pandemic or other extreme global catastrophe is establishing a safe refuge – on an island or in such far-out places as the […]

When Consumers Search “Cyclospora,” Bagged Salad Sales Take the Hit 

This year, the U.S. saw its highest annual count of confirmed Cyclospora cases, roughly 20,000, according to the CDC. New research published in Risk Analysis examines outbreaks from 2018 to 2022 and finds that the retail losses associated with these events vary with how much public attention the outbreak draws. 

Study Identifies Inhalation Risks from Chemical Exposures in New York City Nail Salons 

Nail salon workers in New York City face greater health risks on the job than previously understood, according to a new study published in the journal Risk Analysis.