UA researcher Laura A. Bakkensen investigates how communities can be more resilient when hit with natural disasters, like this month's deadly and destructive Hurricane Matthew, saying a better understanding of disaster impacts and related responses can save money, speed up recovery and save lives.

Permafrost, a thick subsurface layer of soil located in polar regions and frozen year-round, is thawing under the effect of a changing climate. UA researchers are working with others around the world to understand the effects.

Hsinchun Chen, professor of management information systems at the UA, explains some simple ways to increase security and decrease your chances of being hacked.