Topics: Accidents

23 November 2016 07:00

Rallies, Protests, and Black Friday: Physics finds dangers hiding in plain sight

​Inspired by the way people move at heavy metal concerts, an international team of researchers from Uppsala University and Harvard University have learned how to spot danger zones in mass gatherings before disaster strikes.

11 April 2012 14:49

Titanic is an Exception among Disasters at Sea

On April 15, a century have passed since the Titanic foundered during its maiden voyage. Since then there has been a widespread belief that in a disaster, women and children will be saved first. Based on analyses of 18 of the most notable shipwrecks from the 19th century until today, researchers from Uppsala University conclude that this is a myth.