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Rescuers work at a collapsed building in southeastern Turkey. AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili

February 9, 2023

Twitter cutoff in Turkey amid earthquake rescue operations: A social media expert explains the danger of losing the microblogging service in times of disaster

Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University

Twitter was blocked in Turkey for about 12 hours at the height of rescue and relief efforts in the aftermath of a massive earthquake, severely hampering a vital tool for disaster response.

Runners should have advance knowledge of what to expect in case of race disruption or rerouting prior to setting off on the course. (Shutterstock)

August 9, 2022

Lessons from a cancelled marathon: Athletic events, heat and the effects of climate change

Shaelyn Strachan, University of Manitoba and Christine Van Winkle, University of Manitoba

All event organizers should be prepared for emergencies and have a communication plan.

Dr. Aimee Sisson, a public health officer in Placer County, Calif., answers a question about the death of an elderly patient in Auburn, Calif., March 4, 2020. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

March 6, 2020

Crisis communication researcher shares 5 key principles that officials should use in coronavirus

Matthew Seeger, Wayne State University

Communication from public health and government officials during a health threat is a critical component of preventing and treating a disease. An expert who worked on the anthrax scare explains.

There’s still plenty of reason to know how to use this Morse telegraph key. Jason Salmon/Shutterstock.com

May 21, 2019

Simply elegant, Morse code marks 175 years and counting

Eddie King, University of South Carolina

Morse code works whether flashing a spotlight or blinking your eyes – or even tapping on a smartphone touchscreen.

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