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Cold in the Middle Ages is returning to Earth
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Cold in the Middle Ages is returning to Earth

In the near future, our planet waits for a cold weather cycle, which can last until mid-century. Such forecasts have been presented in the Telegraph and the Daily Mail (…

December 16, 2018
McKinley Peak was lowered
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McKinley Peak was lowered

The highest peak in North America has decreased in height, according to new data published by US geographers.

December 16, 2018
Canada studied the stratosphere by balloon
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Canada studied the stratosphere by balloon

According to a reporter in Ottawa, on September 12, a remote controlled hot air balloon test flight was conducted in the city of Timmins, Ontario province, Canada.

December 16, 2018
Japan studied the origin of earthquakes
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Japan studied the origin of earthquakes

A scientific team of top Japanese seismologists has set sail on the Chikyu drill ship with the task of drilling deep into the seabed to study the origin of the earthquak…

December 16, 2018
Beautiful waterfalls in the world
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Beautiful waterfalls in the world

The enchanting beauty of Niagara Falls or the poetic look of Plitvice waterfall makes any visitor admire.

December 16, 2018
Very high radiation index at Fukushima
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Very high radiation index at Fukushima

According to TEPCO, the highest radiation index has just been detected up to 1,800 millisievert (mSv) an hour in one of the containers, a dose that can be fatal if expos…

December 16, 2018