Rescue Missions
latest news & developments
Thai cave rescue bid enters day two: 8 boys have been rescued
Looming rain was one of the main enemies of the operation, threatening to flood the cave complex in mountainous northern Thailand
Versatile ‘cockroach’ robots to the rescue
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.
Invest in local people to build their resilience
We must work alongside the vulnerable to go beyond simply managing catastrophes.
The beast’s belly
Niren Tolsi speaks to the men and women who have been keeping KwaZulu-Natal’s monstrous blaze at bay.