Looming rain was one of the main enemies of the operation, threatening to flood the cave complex in mountainous northern Thailand
The much-loathed cockroach is the inspiration for a new robot which has been earmarked for a range of uses, including search and rescue missions.
We must work alongside the vulnerable to go beyond simply managing catastrophes.
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/ 7 September 2008
Niren Tolsi speaks to the men and women who have been keeping KwaZulu-Natal’s monstrous blaze at bay.