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Cars swallowed up after road collapses in Rome (video)
The road collapsed after what appears to be a deep excavation failure at the nearby active construction site. The road collapsed after what appears to be a deep excavation failure at the nearby activ...
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Colombian under-construction bridge collapsed, probably due to high loads
The cable-stayed bridge, whose collapse killed 10 construction workers, was set to be opened in March as part of a major highway linked to the capital Bogota The cable-stayed bridge, whose colla...
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World’s largest air purifier is undergoing testing and will soon start operating in China
Preliminary results suggest it has already helped reduce smog levels in Xian Preliminary results suggest it has already helped reduce smog levels in XianA 100m-high cylindrical tower built in Xian, t...
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The 6.4-magnitude quake in Taiwan and the more than 100 reported aftershocks that rattled the region
Experts disagree on whether Taiwan is facing an ‘earthquake swarm’ or not Experts disagree on whether Taiwan is facing an ‘earthquake swarm’ or not Read more
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A solar-powered, 3D printed cart could revolutionize water collection in developing countries
It could save people a lot of time and effort and make their life much easier It could save people a lot of time and effort and make their life much easier663 million people worldwide lack access to...
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Landslide destroys homes in Tijuana, Mexico (video)
More than 80 homes were destroyed after a landslide hit Tijuana's Lomas del Rubí neighborhood on Saturday morning, February 3, 2018. More than 80 homes were destroyed after a landslide hit Tijuana's...
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The world’s first ‘forest city’ in China joins the fight against air pollution
The plan calls for terraced buildings with almost a million plants and 40,000 trees that will annually absorb almost 10,000 tons of CO2 The plan calls for terraced buildings with almost a million pla...
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Damage Assessment by Laser Could Focus Post-Earthquake Response
Airborne lidar surveys taken before and after a powerful 2016 earthquake in Japan revealed the potential for such surveys to identify hard-hit buildings quickly. Airborne lidar surveys taken before a...
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Could linking Scotland and Northern Ireland by a bridge become a reality?
Such a project is ‘feasible’ and has ‘exceptional’ business potential, says top architect Such a project is ‘feasible’ and has ‘exceptional’ business potential, says top architect Read more
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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Taiwan
The M6.4 quake hit Hualien County of eastern Taiwan at 15:50 UTC (23:50 local time) on Tuesday February 6, 2017. The M6.4 quake hit Hualien County of eastern Taiwan at 15:50 UTC (23:50 local time) on...
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