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Decode the mysterious sound of the Northern Aurora
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Decode the mysterious sound of the Northern Aurora

This mysterious sound appeared both in legend and made anyone who happened to hear both anxious and frightened. However, for the first time in history, strange cracks an…

December 16, 2018
France: 9 people died of avalanches in the Alps
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France: 9 people died of avalanches in the Alps

9 climbers were killed in a snowslide near the Chamonix ski resort on the French Alps in the early morning local time. 3 of those killed were from England, 3 from German…

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquake shook the Philippines
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Strong earthquake shook the Philippines

AFP quoted the US Geological Survey (USGS) as saying that the 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 35km at 6h18 am through local time. The epicenter is about…

December 16, 2018
Measure cow's emissions to combat climate change
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Measure cow's emissions to combat climate change

Agricultural production contributes about 8% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. The methane emitted by cows and other livestock accounts for a large propor…

December 16, 2018
Eat less meat to save the earth
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Eat less meat to save the earth

Scientists have warned that Western countries need to cut half of their meat diets in their diet to prevent global warming, mainly because of livestock products of the i…

December 16, 2018