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A supposedly dormant fault may cause a large earthquake in Los Angeles
According to a new study, a fault previously considered as dormant may cause a Mw 6.4 earthquake in the region of Los Angeles. The Wilmington blind According to a new study, a fault previously consid...
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The surprising effect of greenhouse gas in lakes
According to a new study, the effects of greenhouse gases are different than anticipated in lakes. Researchers from the University of Montreal and the University of Basil investigated the impact of...
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Astronauts investigate what happens to concrete when it's mixed in space
In an innovative attempt, astronauts examined what happens to concrete when it's produced in space. Concrete is the 2nd most used material on the planet after water and is widely involved in m...
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Europe's huge potential renewable energy: Manipulating onshore windfarms
According to a new study, published in Energy Policy Journal, Europe is capable of producing enough energy to power the whole planet using onshore wi According to a new study, published in Energy Pol...
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Engineering new materials to replace diamonds for drilling
Diamond drilling was a break-through approach mostly used in mining industry to exploit deposits that would otherwise remain inaccessible. It also en Diamond drilling was a break-through approach mos...
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Ancient engineering methods to address water shortages
According to a new study, published in Nature Journal, a 1,400-year-old system of canals that diverts water from mountain streams to natural ponds, increasing their water storage, can be used in moder...
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Geoengineering West Antarctic glacier to prevent a 3-meter sea level rise
A group of scientists suggests a revolutionary strategy to prevent the collapse of the west Antarctic ice sheet. The fact that the west Antarctic ice A group of scientists suggests a revolutionary st...
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How to reduce temperature in urban environments
A new study conducted by the Portland State examines how vegetation and reflective materials can lower the temperature in urban areas. The combination of heat waves with the aggregation of numerous...
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Climate change brings new challenges in road surfaces
According to a new study, the thickness of asphalt layers should increase by 7% to 32% in order to maintain long-term durability and serviceability. Researchers at the University of New H...
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Road safety increased due to cycling lanes
A detailed study shows that cycling lanes have made the roads safer for everyone. Scientists from the University of Colorado and the University of New Mexico looked into data deriving from 12...
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