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Collapsing buildings are the biggest cause of death during earthquakes. How should buildings they be constructed to prevent deaths and injuries?

Central Myanmar was struck by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, with tremors reaching Thailand and south-west China. Why are these regions more at risk than others?

Genetic testing company 23andMe has declared bankruptcy. What does it mean for the genetic data of 15 million people who had paid to find out about their heritage and what could third parties do with it?