This scientist's new invention could save a building in the event of an earthquake

Earthquakes can cause serious damage to buildings, but this new invention has the potential to mitigate some of that damage without needing electricity.

Scientists have created a steel sphere device that could help buildings survive earthquakes without electricity

Earthquake-resistant technology may soon become simpler, cheaper and far more reliable thanks to a newly patented steel ...
KPBS

First earthquake, then fire: UC San Diego researchers test steel building

Drivers on Interstate 15 may have noticed smoke near Pomerado Road this morning. KPBS education reporter Katie Anastas says it was part of a UC San Diego study on how fire spreads through ...
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Scientists create new earthquake protection device that could reduce building damage

Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed a new earthquake damper that works without electricity. Designed by ...
KOIN 6

Ahead of a Cascadia earthquake, Oregon Gov. Kotek signs order for building safety

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Monday aiming to help the state prepare for earthquakes. Executive Order 25-22 directs Oregon’s Department of ...