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Beijing Sinking at a Significant Rate
A recent study has found that Beijing, the capital of China is sinking as much as 11 cm per year. As one of the largest cities in the world with a population over 20 million, this could prove to be a...
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Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone predicted to remain “average” in size this year
The economic and environmental impact of the phenomenon can be felt throughout the country The economic and environmental impact of the phenomenon can be felt throughout the country Earlier this m...
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Light-pollution: an often forgotten side-effect of our industrialized civilization
Even pristine landscapes around urbanized areas are affected Even pristine landscapes around urbanized areas are affected A new and very extensive study on light pollution titled “The new wo...
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Geologists Recreate 4800 Year Old Zion Landslide (video)
Researchers at the University of Utah have recreated the landslide that formed the Zion Canyon valley 4800 years ago. This landslide dammed the Virgin River than runs through the valley which caused a...
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Tiny flying robot that can perch to save energy
Harvard University’s microdrone can stick to objects to conserve energy during long flights Harvard University’s microdrone can stick to objects to conserve energy during long flights...
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Fullerene-free polymer solar cells exhibiting great efficiency and stability have been invented
Polymer solar cells can now be even cheaper and more reliable thanks to this new breakthrough Polymer solar cells can now be even cheaper and more reliable thanks to this new breakthrough Polymer...
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A second life for discarded cellphone batteries
Used lithium ion batteries can serve as energy storage for lighting in remote rural areas of developing countries Used lithium ion batteries can serve as energy storage for lighting in remote rural...
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Indoor pollution: a widely overlooked problem
Scientists propose the use of real-time sensors of indoor air-quality for the battle against the Sick-Building Syndrome Scientists propose the use of real-time sensors of indoor air-quality for the...
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Growing food on plastic waste
A Fungi Mutarium system is used to produce edible non-toxic mushrooms A Fungi Mutarium system is used to produce edible non-toxic mushrooms Austrian designers Katharina Unger and Julia Kaisinger o...
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Best ways to reduce energy consumption in buildings
Practices with greatest impact on energy conservation are under study Practices with greatest impact on energy conservation are under study Adjusting the thermostat during the winter, turning off...
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