EPA study finds that U.S. public schools with the highest potential exposure risk to air toxics have higher proportions of disabled Latino, Hispanic, and Asian children EMBARGO until Dec 9, 2024 6:00 pm (CST) Children are at greater risk from inhaled air pollutants than adults, as they have higher respiratory rates. Research has shown that […]
Study finds that students and teachers may be exposed to semivolatile organic compounds released by furniture and building materials in schools EMBARGO until Dec 9, 2024 1:30 pm (CST) AUSTIN, TX, Dec 9, 2024 – Semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) are found in building materials and consumer products like carpeting, furniture and electronics. Gases released by […]
New research also finds that high school students are least likely to report a school threat to authorities EMBARGO until December 9, 2024 10:30 am (CST) AUSTIN, TX, Dec 9, 2024 – School shooting incidents have doubled in the last three years, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database, which tracks each time a firearm […]
New research looks at whether health risks or environmental impacts matter more EMBARGO until Dec 9, 2024 1:30 pm (CST) AUSTIN, TX, Dec 9, 2024 – Limiting red meat consumption is key to a sustainable and healthy diet, yet Americans are among the world’s largest consumers of red meat. A new study reveals the demographics […]
Initial results show that demand during working hours is high in California EMBARGO until Dec 10, 2024 1:30 pm (CST) AUSTIN, TX, Dec 10, 2024 – Electric Vehicles (EVs) represent a promising mode of transportation that can help the United States reduce its carbon emissions. But barriers such as the high cost of installing and […]
Cybersecurity study calculates the odds of encountering seven kinds of malware EMBARGO until Dec 9, 2024 3:30 pm (CST) AUSTIN, TX, Dec 9, 2024 – Malware (malicious software) is a worldwide threat to network security for organizations. Individual users within those networks may inadvertently download or interact with malware like viruses and ransomware by browsing […]
A new study finds that the most vulnerable communities are lacking state resources to reduce damages – and save lives – in a wildfire EMBARGO until Dec 10, 3:30 pm (CST) AUSTIN, TX, Dec 10, 2024 – Wildfires in California are intensifying due to warmer temperatures and dry vegetation – putting more residents at risk of […]
New research shows that lower-quality public housing in the United States is located in areas with high flood risk EMBARGO until Dec 9, 2024 3:30 pm (CST) AUSTIN, TX, Dec 09, 2024 – Hurricane Helene highlighted the increasing intensity of extreme weather events and the catastrophic flooding they can bring. A new study finds that many […]
Cyberattacks driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) pose unprecedented risks to global economies, supply chains, and trade. A forthcoming study from the journal Risk Analysis explores the cascading impacts of AI-driven cyberattacks. Unlike traditional cyberattacks, which are typically manual or scripted, AI-driven cyberattacks utilize AI and machine learning algorithms to enhance their effectiveness, stealthiness and adaptability. AI-driven cyberattacks […]
A major global catastrophe could disrupt trade in liquid fuels used to sustain industrial agriculture, impacting the food supply of island nations like New Zealand that depend on oil imports. A new study in the journal Risk Analysis suggests that New Zealand and other island nations dependent on imported fuel can plan for future emergencies […]
