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Strange light in the sky of Da Lat
Environment

Strange light in the sky of Da Lat

This is a natural optical phenomenon but rarely seen, because the sun's light shines through a high-level cloud, called Cirrostratus.

December 16, 2018
Cuba may lose 10,000 houses due to sea level rise
Environment

Cuba may lose 10,000 houses due to sea level rise

Cuba's National Environment Agency (ANMA) warned the country was at risk of losing about 2,700 km2 of coastal land and nearly 10,000 houses during the period from now un…

December 16, 2018
Measure mercury residues in the South China Sea
Environment

Measure mercury residues in the South China Sea

A measurement campaign carried out on marine research vessels suggests that mercury diffused into and out of the sea in the South China Sea is high, seasonal changes and…

December 16, 2018
The era of solar power
Environment

The era of solar power

The light source or energy source emanating from the Sun is almost endless with the infinity of the Sun itself. Because this energy source is generated by fusion fusion…

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquake in Sichuan, 152 people died
Environment

Strong earthquake in Sichuan, 152 people died

At least 152 people were killed and 3,000 injured in the quake nearly 7 on the Richter scale in Sichuan province, China on the morning of April 20, five years after a de…

December 16, 2018
Find materials that 'hold' methane gas
Environment

Find materials that 'hold' methane gas

US scientists have discovered materials can 'hold' and concentrate methane, the second highest concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

December 16, 2018