But this only works when the epicenter of the earthquake is far enough away to allow time to do this. Another method involves a backup power source that moves the car to the nearest floor even after ...

The innovative Japanese are trying out a new way to make earthquake-resistant buildings. Air Dashin Systems installs artificial foundations that detect an earthquake and within a second lift a ...

Buildings in places like Banda Aceh were devastated by 2004's tsunami Japan's massive earthquake has sparked a tsunami which has caused further devastation. But what can be done to tsunami-proof a ...