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Antarctic glaciers are melting at a rapid rate
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Antarctic glaciers are melting at a rapid rate

News from the Japan Aviation Exploration Agency and the US space exploration agency said scientists from the two countries have discovered Antarctic glaciers are melting…

December 16, 2018
Measurement of methane emitted from cows
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Measurement of methane emitted from cows

Scientists at Bristol University in collaboration with the Taegasc Research Center for Grassland and Animal Research in Israel have found a new way to measure methane em…

December 16, 2018
Air pollution - silent assassin
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Air pollution - silent assassin

Along with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is in the list of 10 cities polluting the air of Asia and the world, according to a ranking in a World Bank study.

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquake in Peru
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Strong earthquake in Peru

A strong earthquake shook northern Peru. Officials have not announced the level of physical damage and casualties.

December 16, 2018
Detecting underground river below
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Detecting underground river below

Brazilian scientists have discovered an underground river at a depth of about 4,000 meters below the Amazon.

December 16, 2018
America: Many states
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America: Many states

New York governor Andrew Cuomo on August 25 announced a state of emergency in the state in preparation for the impact of Hurricane Irene.

December 16, 2018
El Nino contributed to the civil war
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El Nino contributed to the civil war

El Nino climate phenomenon contributes to civil war, social unrest in many poor countries in the tropics, according to new research by American scientists.

December 16, 2018