Research briefs

New research shows that scratch lines left in rock faces along geological faults during a quake may help pinpoint where seismic energy will be focused in future quakes on the same fault.

New research reveals that the increase in global population to 11 billion and the need to feed everyone will give rise to human infectious disease.

New research reveals that El Niño has been responsible for widespread, simultaneous crop failures in recent history.

As climate change renders pavements increasingly vulnerable, new research reveals that thicker asphalt on certain roads can extend their life cycle.

A major oil tanker expressway in the Persian Gulf, once thought a low-risk area, is actually a highly vulnerable hotspot for monster waves, new research reveals.

An analysis of the seafloor below the Marmara Sea has given researchers information about the earthquake risk in the region.

A new computer will monitor all storm formations from satellite images, assisting experts by pointing out where to focus in order to detect the onset of severe weather.

Tweets and Google searches could be a useful resource for heat wave warning systems in areas where common observation methods are less effective.

New research shows that satellite data can reveal subtle structural changes in infrastructure, allowing scientists to improve decision-making in their maintenance.

New research reveals that climate change is reducing global production of crop staples and subsequently shrinking food supplies.