earthquakes

Business News

San Francisco's Train System Is Still Run on Floppy Disks. It May Finally Get an Upgrade.

Officials approve a $212 million plan to replace its wildly outdated train control system.

Business News

A Japanese Nuclear Plant Is About to Release Radioactive Water Into the Ocean. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

The International Atomic Energy Agency says the practice is safe. Critics of the plan want more transparency.

Business News

This App Warns You An Earthquake Is Coming Before It Strikes

The Big One is coming. ShakeAlert, an earthquake early alert warning system from the U.S. Geological Survey, may save lives when it does.

Business News

'The Whole Store Started Shaking:' Santa Rosa, California Earthquake Wreaks Havoc for Local Businesses

The 4.4 magnitude quake caused merchandise — including top-shelf liquor — to fall from the shelves of stores and markets.

Science & Technology

Virtual Reality Is Proving a Powerful Vehicle for Disaster Relief, Social Causes

Virtual-reality movies are more than just cool -- they can be a catalyst for good.

Leadership

U.S. Entrepreneurs, AlleyNYC Rally to Send Aid to Nepal

Entrepreneurs from around the world have become leading fundraisers for aid to help the survivors in the massive earthquake that struck Nepal Saturday.

Thought Leaders

This Startup Is Making Stylish Earthquake Survival Kits

A film director and a stylist are bringing pampering to preparedness.

Leadership

6 Earthquake Preparedness Tips for Business Owners

Everything you need to know to protect yourself, your employees and your property in the event of an earthquake.