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Controlling induced seismicity triggered by geothermal wells
A recently published study suggests that induced seismicity caused by geothermal wells can be controlled. A recently published study suggests that induced seismicity caused by geothermal we...
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Fluid viscosity impact on earthquake's intensity
According to a research conducted by a PhD candidate at EPFL, the viscosity of fluids affects the intensity of earthquakes. According to a research conducted by a PhD candidate at EPFL, the viscosity...
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Ancient building material is re-engineered
According to British and French scientists, cob, an ancient building material, can be re-produced with current standards in order to be utilized for structural facilities. According to British...
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Improving concrete's fire resistance with tire fibers
In a new study, researchers have developed a method to improve concrete's performance when subjected to fire using recycled fibers from tires. In a new study, researchers have developed a method to i...
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New lightweight material has the strength of titanium
Researchers have developed a sheet of nickel with nanoscale pores that has the strength of titanium but is 4-5 times lighter. Researchers have developed a sheet of nickel with nanoscale pores that ha...
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Deep roads to alleviate traffic and reduce pollution
A new study presents an alternative road construction idea to reduce pollution and congestion in urban environments. The researchers from the University of Nottingham suggests that a network o...
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New method to evaluate building safety after seismic events
Researchers from EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland have found a bran-new method to determine whether a building is safe after an earthquake. Researchers from EPFL (École...
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Investigation on the effect of bike lanes on urban roads
A new research focuses on manipulating data to assume the best locations to install bike lanes in cities. Researches from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, are working on developing an...
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What caused the massive landslide in California's Big Sur
Scientists have conducted detailed investigation about the causes of the Mud Creek major landslide in Big Sur, California, about 2 years ago. Scientists have conducted detailed investigation abo...
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Turning bio-solids into bricks
A research team at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has found a method to turn bio-solids into sustainable bricks. A research team at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has found a meth...
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