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A strong earthquake may occur in North Tokyo Bay
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A strong earthquake may occur in North Tokyo Bay

The east coast of Tokyo and northeastern Kanagawa Prefecture may experience a magnitude 7 earthquake on the Japanese scale once the epicenter is inside Tokyo Bay with an…

December 16, 2018
Measuring carbon to save tropical forests
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Measuring carbon to save tropical forests

After a period of measurement, scientists from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) have released official data on the amount of carbon stored in tropical forests in Sr…

December 16, 2018
'Environment-friendly' solutions for your home
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'Environment-friendly' solutions for your home

In order to limit waste and harm the environment and protect natural resources, environmental experts recommend that we target energy-saving items and recycling material…

December 16, 2018
Super tsunami scenario in Japan
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Super tsunami scenario in Japan

A 9-magnitude Richter earthquake originating from the trench Nankai, running along the eastern island of Honshu to the southern island of Kyushu, can create a giant wave…

December 16, 2018
Climate change: Dangerous for buildings
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Climate change: Dangerous for buildings

According to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Pho, University of Civil Engineering, Chairman of Hanoi Mechanics Association, climate change (CC) deeply affects the whole constructio…

December 16, 2018
Tornadoes scoop up trucks in America
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Tornadoes scoop up trucks in America

The powerful tornado yesterday swept across the state of Texas in the United States, tossing trucks into the sky, uprooting trees, destroying many houses and delaying ma…

December 16, 2018
Use butterfly wings to create green fuel
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Use butterfly wings to create green fuel

Butterflies have previously been classified as the most fragile materials in nature. However, Chinese scientists have recently discovered that the insect's wings are cap…

December 16, 2018
Generate electricity from coins
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Generate electricity from coins

Entrepreneurs take advantage of the fluctuations in the value of the money in the market to make a profit, while Jonathan Keat, an American painter, comes up with the id…

December 16, 2018
Vietnam prioritizes nuclear safety
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Vietnam prioritizes nuclear safety

Nuclear safety is a top priority in the process of developing and applying peaceful nuclear energy, a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam confir…

December 16, 2018
Venice is both sinking and tilting
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Venice is both sinking and tilting

The rise in sea level is not the only threat to the famous urban area with the extensive canal system along the Italian coast. The results of a team of experts from the…

December 16, 2018
The source of unrest among tectonic plates
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The source of unrest among tectonic plates

Earth began the process of regenerating surface crust about 3 billion years ago, launching terrible clashes between tectonic plates like today. A new shell is continuall…

December 16, 2018
Dams cause climate change
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Dams cause climate change

More and more scientific research shows that reservoirs, especially in the tropics, are a significant source of global greenhouse gas pollution.

December 16, 2018