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All-weather solar panels could generate electricity from rain drops
A graphene layer on solar cells and precipitation make an ideal electricity-producing pair A graphene layer on solar cells and precipitation make an ideal electricity-producing pair Energy e...
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Earthquakes in Italy Leave 250 Dead; Rescue Efforts Continue
Early Wednesday morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy. Some of the most heavily affected areas were the cities of Arquata de Tronto, Accumoli, and Amatrice. In addition to the earth...
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Paving a road in Russia in no time (video)
A time-lapse shows a construction crew and hundreds of machines working on a long stretch of road A time-lapse shows a construction crew and hundreds of machines working on a long stretch of road...
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Development for Deila Islands: a new resort of RUI!
The ME Construction News reports that Nakheel and RIU Hotels & Resorts announced that a new resort is scheduled to be constructed soon. It will be located in Dubai's Deira Islands, a group of arti...
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Wood in construction: efficiency and saving
Although concrete and steel are the most commonly used building materials, a structure made of wood and 53 m tall is being constructed, and is attracting the interest of most engineers. It...
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Central Italy earthquake lefts dozens of dead people and devastated towns
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Italy early Wednesday, and up to now authorities say they cannot put a figure on the number trapped under the rubble The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Italy early We...
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A Canadian clothing company plants 10 trees for every item they sell
Their strategy, apart from being profitable and sustainable, is also life-changing for the local environment Their strategy, apart from being profitable and sustainable, is also life-changing for t...
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A paving machine makes laying brick roads as easy as it gets
It can put down more than 300m2 of bricks in a day! It can put down more than 300m2 of bricks in a day! Block paving is an alternative to asphalt roads and is typically used on streets with relat...
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Emergency Response to Louisiana Flooding Continues
The Louisiana State Government continues to send aid in response to the mass flooding throughout much of the state. Reports say that emergency responders have rescued over 1000 people so far. Flash fl...
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Norway aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, twenty years ahead of schedule
The country’s gesture is more than welcome, although there is a lot of skepticism regarding its success The country’s gesture is more than welcome, although there is a lot of skepticism...
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