Scientists in exile.

Since 2001, the United Nations has designated 20 June as World Refugee Day. It seeks to raise awareness of refugees-currently estimated to be more than 114 million persons internally displaced, exiled, or on the move-and the often-harsh conditions they confront around the world. Among them are scientists, giving the scientific community a special responsibility to protect and support these colleagues.

A framework for research on recurrent acute disasters.

Disaster science examines the causes, behaviors, and consequences of hazardous events, from hurricanes to wildfires, flooding, and major industrial accidents. Individual disasters are recurring more frequently and with greater intensity. Recurrent acute disasters (RADs) are sequential disasters that affect a specific locale over time.

The Role of GeoHealth in Science During Crisis.

The likelihood that crisis events will increase in number and severity is significant. Science has served, and will continue to serve, to address crisis events, whether natural or human attributed. Science during crisis has distinctive requirements.