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The thickest glacier in the world has started to retreat
According to NASA, the thickest glacier in the world is currently melting as a result of climate change. The Taku Glacier located in Taku inlet of A According to NASA, the thickest glacier in the wo...
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Smart buildings potential and limitations
Smart buildings have the capability of completely changing the future of building infrastructure. However, certain limitations cannot be neglected. Smart technology in building infrastructure is qu...
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Smart technology in road infrastructure
A new project, currently conducted in the United Kingdom, aims to produce energy from traffic, completely changing road infrastructure benefits. The objective of the "SMART Connected Community: Liv...
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New study shows that seasons affect the impact of earthquakes
According to a new study, recently published in Seismological Research Letters, the season an earthquake strikes may affect the ground's response and According to a new study, recently published in S...
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Understanding bamboo's thermal and mechanical properties to design fire-resistant buildings
Natural materials such as bamboo can be utilized to construct fire-resistant and safe buildings. Currently, construction industry uses materials (steel and concrete) that are environmentally ineffi...
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New study suggests sea level rise will be much worse than anticipated
New evidence suggest that sea water level will rise much faster than anticipated and will soon affect many millions of people. The study, recently published in Nature Communications, shows that, by...
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Deep landslides triggered by the 1964 Alaska earthquake were not re-activated in the 2018 Anchorage earthquake
According to a new study, published in Seismological Research Letters, the deep landslides that were triggered by the massive M 9.2 Alaska earthquak According to a new study, published in Seismologic...
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New findings about Martian landslides
A new study, published in Nature Communications, reveals new evidence about Martian landslides. The surface of Mars consists of large ridges that we A new study, published in Nature Communications,...
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Impact of roadway infrastructure on human life risk
A new study, published in Journal Accident Analysis & Prevention, focuses on the impact of roadway infrastructure environment in traffic-related accidents that results in fatalities or injuries....
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Current fire blanket technology can protect infrastructure from wildfires
According to a new study, the existing fire blankets are potentially capable of protecting buildings exposed to wildfires. As urban infrastructure further develops covering increasingly larger area...
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