Researchers tested tsunami protection “parks” that consist of rolling hills in place of concrete sea walls to see if the alternative is feasible. In simulations, hills of earth protected at least as well >>
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Japan was rocked by a 6.1 earthquake this morning, and casualties continue to climb
An earthquake struck the island nation of Japan early Monday morning, toppling buildings and causing all manner of distress for residents of the bustling port city of Osaka. Hundreds of people have been >>
Google Translate for Android updated in wake of Japan crisis
In the wake of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, Google has issued an experimental version of its Translate application for Android. “Download this experimental version of Google Translate for Android to translate text >>
iPad 2 and iPhone 4 shortages expected in wake of Japan earthquake, tsunami
Two of Apple’s component suppliers, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and Toshiba, have reportedly shut down some of their operations in Japan in the wake of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami. According to >>
