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First cotton seeds grown on the moon
China has managed to grow the first cotton seeds on the moon. The seeds were germinated on Chinese Chang’e-4 lunar lander and started growing after the spacecraft landed. It is the first...
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High-strength and ductile alloys developed in China
Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have developed an extremely strong but still ductile and flexible multicomponent alloys. Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU...
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Automobile technological features save $6.2 billion annually
The first study to evaluate the effects of smart technologies on fuel consumption shows that a remarkable $6.2 billion amount is saved annually. The researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology c...
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Housing shortage addressed by building over railways in London
New research shows that the housing shortage in London could be eliminated by constructing buildings over the existing railways. London city experiences housing shortage as the population is growin...
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Water storage after fracking related to seismic hazard
New study shows that the storage of water produced from oil and gas exploitation using hydraulic fracturing is correlated with earthquake hazard. New study shows that the storage of water p...
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New method to transform construction waste into useful materials
A group of German researchers has found a way to manipulate construction waste by turning them into new materials. A group of German researchers has found a way to manipulate construction waste by tu...
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Mobile Bay bridge cannot withstand another massive typhoon
New evidence released by the government of U.S. suggest that the I-10 bridge over the Mobile Bay would collapse in case of a strong hurricane. New evidence released by the government of U.S. suggest...
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New research about the oscillation of London’s Millennium Bridge
New reseach concerning the oscillation of London's Millennium Bridge, that was closed in 2000, has been published. New reseach concerning the oscillation of London's Millennium Bridge, that was close...
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New insights about the seismic hazard of New Madrid area, Missouri
Scientists have attempted to shed light on the earthquake vulnerability of the area around New Madrid, Missouri. Scientists have attempted to shed light on the earthquake vulnerability of the area ar...
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Largest outdoor shake table receives $16.3 million for upgrades
The largest shake table utilized as an earthquake simulator received a $16.3 million fund from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for upgrades. The largest shake table utilized as an earthquake si...
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