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'Decoding' origin of Antarctic dust
British scientists recently claimed to have identified the origin of the dust that lies in the ice blocks at the Antarctic arc.
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Improving coal dumps with ... grass
Thanks to the roots of four to five meters long, vetiver grass is a giant net that holds and improves soil for coal dumps.
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Earthquakes in Italy have been warned in advance
Several weeks ago, an Italian scientist predicted that an earthquake would happen near the city of L 'Aquila and notify the authorities.
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Rare dolphin 'Kingdom' in mangrove forest
A rare saltwater dolphin complex has just been found in a mangrove forest in Bangladesh.
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America is about to cool the sky
US President Barack Obama is considering a plan to deal with global warming, by shooting microscopic particles into the stratosphere.
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The Arctic may run out of ice within a decade
Some US scientists warn that, in less than 10 years, the Earth's north pole will be free of ice.
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Scary volcanoes in history
On the occasion of the eruption of Redoubt volcano, Popsci website has reviewed some
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Discover the 'new paradise' of orangutans
Nature conservation experts have just found new orangutan populations on a remote island in Indonesia that can number up to 2,000.
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Rockets can damage the ozone layer
Smoke escaping in rocket launchers can erode the ozone layer, enabling harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun to penetrate the earth.
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Change the world with ... 5 USD
Governments in many countries have spent billions of dollars to save recession-stricken economies. However, it is possible to change the world better with only 5 - 50 US…
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Unique snow packs in the US
An Idaho state firefighter has recorded images of round snow bales that look like common hay bales in a farm.
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Obesity is a threat to the planet
Being overweight affects not only human health, but also speeds up global climate change.
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Detecting Cupid's lake
The Arctic, an unimaginable place for romance, but Earth chose this place to save the mark of the god of love.
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The world's big rivers are running out
The water level of some of the most important rivers on the planet has decreased significantly over the past 50 years.