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Ahmed al Ahmed’s actions almost certainly saved lives, but does bystander intervention go against official advice during mass violence events?
Fireworks in public displays are very safe. But being in a dense crowd can have risks, so know what to look out for.
Fans attending Taylor Swift concerts should take reasonable precautions to ensure their safety while enjoying the experience.
Artists can guide actions that align with the group’s sense of ‘us’. This ultimately can lead to shifts in behaviour toward safety, or toward risk taking.
Authorities have cancelled the singer’s three shows in Vienna after foiling a terrorist threat. In an environment of rising global tensions, vigilance is key.
Crowd accidents, particularly at religious mass gatherings in developing countries, are becoming a more common cause of premature death worldwide.
The “zero responders” – bystanders who proactively assist – play a pivotal role in the immediate response to crisis. They can be key players in preventing, reporting and containing a violent incident.
One fan died and others reported burns at the Swift concert. And we’re going to see similar incidents at future concerns if we don’t start planning for extreme weather.
A better understanding of how crowds work is vital as more of the world’s population move to cities.
Saturday’s soccer match was afflicted by a deadly cocktail of a stadium packed to the brim, violent fans and the use of tear gas by police. Here’s how the disaster could have been avoided.
Investigations are being conducted to figure out what led to the death of eight people during a crowd surge at Travis Scott’s show.
When you find yourself trapped in an immense crowd, what are the right reflexes to adopt to survive?
A new study rejoices at being able to predict crowd movements and size with phone data. But those methods won’t keep us safe.
People are very good at moving in time to a beat. When you listen to your favourite song, you will probably find yourself nodding your head or tapping your foot along almost instinctively. And when you’re…
It is the 25th anniversary of the worst sporting tragedy in the UK: the Hillsborough football disaster, where 96 Liverpool fans died at an FA cup semi-final game against Nottingham Forest. As a mark of…
Transport researchers have found that when exits are located in corners, rather than the middle of hallways, they are 93.5…
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Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Nursing, University of Technology Sydney
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Researcher in Crowd Behaviour, University of Brighton
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Chercheur interdisciplinaire spécialisé dans le comportement des foules, Max Planck Institute for Human Development
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Professor of Computer and Information Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Rédacteur en chef, coordination internationale et technique, The Conversation France
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Project Associate Professor, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, School of Engineering, University of Tokyo
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Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Research Fellow in Human Movement Timing and Coordination, University of Birmingham