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February 16, 2017

Why Is Oroville a Big Deal? Look at All the Places That Need Its Water

Keeping California properly hydrated requires some of the most complicated plumbing in the world. The post Why Is Oroville a Big Deal? Look at All the Places That Need Its Water appeared first on WIRED.

February 16, 2017

A Wet Winter Is Overwhelming California’s Ancient Infrastructure

More than a month of storms have pushed California's water infrastructure to its limits. And another series of storms is set to hit tomorrow. The post A Wet Winter Is Overwhelming California’s Ancient Infrastructure appeared first on WIRED.

February 2, 2017

Think States Alone Can’t Handle Sea Level Rise? Watch California

The California governor has tasked seven scientists to sift through new projections for sea level rise—and think about what it could mean for the golden state's coast. The post Think States Alone Can’t Handle Sea Level Rise? Watch California appeared first on WIRED.

January 4, 2017

Cement Is Stronger When Its Molecules Are Busted

New research shows that molecular imperfections make cement more resilient to shock. The post Cement Is Stronger When Its Molecules Are Busted appeared first on WIRED.

October 20, 2016

Arctic Cities Crumble as Climate Change Thaws Permafrost

As climate change accelerates permafrost thawing, what can be done to maintain the resource-rich hubs Russia relies on? The post Arctic Cities Crumble as Climate Change Thaws Permafrost appeared first on WIRED.

September 13, 2016

Check Out the Earthquake Shock Absorbers on LA’s Newest Skyscraper

New Wilshire Grand Center skyscraper—the tallest in the western US—may wobble in a big quake, but it shouldn’t fall down. The post Check Out the Earthquake Shock Absorbers on LA’s Newest Skyscraper appeared first on WIRED.

September 1, 2016

Florida’s Flood Control Says Not Today to Tropical Storm Hermine

When a tropical depression like Hermine threatens inundation, Florida says not today. The post Florida's Flood Control Says Not Today to Tropical Storm Hermine appeared first on WIRED.

May 20, 2016

Why It’s So Darn Hard to Build a Fast Quake Warning System

For a decade, scientists have been developing a system called ShakeAlert that promises to warn people in the crucial moments before an earthquake hits. The post Why It's So Darn Hard to Build a Fast Quake Warning System appeared first on WIRED.

May 19, 2016

The Death and Birth of the American Dam

The Reventazón and Klamath dams seem to be telling opposite stories about hydropower’s place in the world. The post The Death and Birth of the American Dam appeared first on WIRED.

February 29, 2016

Your Computer Can Build a Sweet City From Scratch

Procedural cities are a computational method used by videogame designers, architects, and computer hobbyists to create on the fly urban landscapes. The post Your Computer Can Build a Sweet City From Scratch appeared first on WIRED.