Claire Anderson

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | Phoebe Tonks |Claire Anderson

Mass evacuation at Disney World after fire breaks out at EPCOT park in FloridaA fire has broken out at Disney's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida, causing a huge evacuation of the area as thick black smoke is seen billowing into the skyA fire erupted at Disney's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida, resulting in a massive evacuation of the area. The inferno originated in the France Pavilion within Epcot, with thick black smoke billowing skywards.

1 month ago | mirror.co.uk | William Morgan |Claire Anderson

Chilling video footage has surfaced online showing the moment panic-stricken passengers were forced to evacuate onto a plane's wing after jet fuel caught fire. Those on board the American Airlines flight 1006 were seen standing on the wing of the aircraft, parked at Denver International Airport's Terminal C, while firefighters sprayed it with water. A social media post showed flames engulfing the engine, with claims that the plane's jet fuel had ignited.

2 months ago | mirror.co.uk | Paige Ingram |Benjamin Lynch |Claire Anderson

Scientists are predicting that a colossal underwater volcano, the Axial Seamount, could be on the verge of eruption. Located about 300 miles off the Oregon coast in the US, this mammoth volcano is over a mile long, stands 1,000 meters tall and lies less than a mile beneath the Pacific Ocean's surface. Signs of activity such as rumbling and swelling have been detected, leading scientists to believe that an eruption could be imminent.

Nov 8, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Claire Anderson |Jason Hernandez |Suhi Hanif |Lauren Owens

AbstractSoil household floors are common in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and can serve as reservoirs of enteric pathogens. Cement-based floors may interrupt pathogen transmission, but little is known about pathogen survival or removal from cement-based surfaces. This study investigated the survival of Escherichia coli (E. coli), an indicator of fecal contamination, on cement-based surfaces and evaluated its reduction through common household activities (mopping, sweeping, and walking).

Aug 12, 2024 | chemonics.com | Claire Anderson |Rhett Gurian

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Rhett Gurian as the new Senior Vice President of Chemonics’ Global Health Division! With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Rhett’s impressive background includes leadership roles in transformative projects across Africa, Haiti, and the Middle East, where he has consistently demonstrated his ability to deliver impactful solutions in fragile and conflict-affected regions.