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Production of gas from the air
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Production of gas from the air

On October 20, Britain's Air Fuel Synthesis announced it has produced 5 liters of gasoline by means of carbon dioxide (CO2) and steam synthesis.

December 16, 2018
The terrible heat once swept the globe
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The terrible heat once swept the globe

In the period from 247 to 252 million years ago, the earth buckled at the terrible heat waves, when life fell into widespread extinction, known as the Permian cessation…

December 16, 2018
Exploiting groundwater causing earthquakes?
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Exploiting groundwater causing earthquakes?

The exploitation of groundwater has contributed to an earthquake in southeastern Spain last year that killed nine people, according to a new study published today by geo…

December 16, 2018