Earthquake-resistant technology may soon become simpler, cheaper and far more reliable thanks to a newly patented steel ...

A patented steel-ball damper could protect buildings from earthquakes using friction alone, with no electricity required.

Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed a new earthquake damper that works without electricity. Designed by ...

An new innovative building design reduces the impact of earthquakes by absorbing energy and protecting structures from severe damage.

Google launched the Android Earthquake Alerts System in the Philippines. It is a free, helpful Android feature that detects ...

Hidden beneath endless desert sands, the giant sandworm is one of the most terrifying fictional creatures ever imagined.

Every goal sent fans in and around the Bell Centre jumping at once, creating vibrations strong enough to register on nearby ...

The earthquake was recorded by the British Geological Survey as occurring between Llanbister and Llanbadarn Fynydd, at around ...

Some reported a 'boom' followed by a 'rumbling sound from below the ground' when the quake struck ...

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, causing significant tremors but no tsunami threat. Authorities are conducting safety checks, and the Japan Meteorological Agency monitors for ...