Catastrophic Science is a series that explores the lifesaving work resulting from natural and man-made disasters.
Catastrophic Science: Bushfires
After the catastrophic bushfires in Canberra Australia, UNSW researchers made some fascinating discoveries, including what led to a rare fire tornado. The results of their work will be used by firefighters to save lives in the future.
Catastrophic Science is a series that explores the lifesaving work resulting from natural and man-made disasters.
Catastrophic Science: Climate Migrants
Climate change is already having an impact on communities. Find out about the entire island population that had to leave their homes forever, the ski fields that became a dust bowl – and how one researcher is tackling the problem. This is Catastrophic Science, the series that explores the life-changing research that has resulted from catastrophes.
Catastrophic Science: De-Extinction
Can you bring a creature back from the dead? And why would you want to anyway? Scientists at UNSW Australia are working with collaborators to bring back an extinct and rather special amphibian. Find out why in this latest episode of Catastrophic Science, the series that unearths some of the positive work being done in the wake of catastrophic events.
Catastrophic Science: How the Japan tsunami changed science
When scientists James Goff and Catherine Chague-Goff studied the effects of the 2011 Japan tsunami, they made a discovery that will save lives in future disasters. And it all came down to a handful of soil. Enjoy this first episode of Catastrophic Science, the series that uncovers the life-saving work that has resulted from natural and man-made disasters.
Catastrophic Science: How the World Trade Centre collapsed
What caused the collapse of the World Trade Center? How could buildings and cities be better evacuated in the event of a bombing? Find out in this latest episode of Catastrophic Science, the series exploring the life-saving research resulting from catastrophes.
Catastrophic Science: Nuclear Disasters
The Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan leached radioactive particles into the ocean. Climate scientists are using them as a tracer to understand more about the health of our oceans. Bomb traces and fluerocarbons also have a story to tell. Catastrophic Science is a series that explores the unexpected results of man-made and natural disasters.
Catastrophic Science: Storm Surges
Locals in the Cook Islands couldn’t explain the dramatic power of storm surges ravaging their home. A team of Australian engineers went to investigate and what they found will help other coral-reefed island nations to better plan for cyclones. Catastrophic Science is a series that explores the life-saving research that is resulting from catastrophes.
