Megadroughts helped topple ancient empires. We’ve found their traces in Australia’s past, and expect more to come

New research finds over the last 1,000 years, Australia has suffered longer, larger and more severe droughts than those recorded over the last century.

COVID has taken a greater toll on mental health among people from ethnic minorities – sadly this is no surprise

We’ve known for some time now that the physical effects of the pandemic have not been distributed evenly across society.

The big reason Florida insurance companies are failing isn’t just hurricane risk – it’s fraud and lawsuits

Florida’s insurance rates have almost doubled in the past five years, yet insurance companies are still losing money for three main reasons explored in this article.

The fastest-growing port in Texas just got even safer

New marine navigation system to increase safety, commerce and real-time observations.

COVID and the cost of living crisis are set to collide this winter – the fallout will be greatest for the most vulnerable

The cost of living crisis is affecting people around the world. Although it’s been building for some time, the fact that this crisis comes hot on the heels of an ongoing pandemic only makes matters worse.