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Earthquake Warning System

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The destructive power of both hurricanes and earthquakes has made headlines in recent times.   The slow development of the hurricanes in the Atlantic was monitored for days before they wreaked havoc on Caribbean islands and Florida cities.  Earthquakes, on the other hand, occur suddenly and without warning.   Except, that isn’t entirely true.

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Big Data + Technology = Improved Global Health

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Scientists are calling for the creation of a global early warning system for infectious diseases. Such a system would use computer models to tap into environmental, epidemiological, and molecular data – gathering the intelligence needed to forecast where disease risk is high and what actions could prevent outbreaks or contain epidemics.

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WAMC Northeast Public Radio

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a regional public radio network serving parts of seven northeastern states (more...)