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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.
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Investing in 1 MW of wind power with 1.3 million USD
According to representatives of KV VENTI Company (Czech) having a wind power project in Van Don (Quang Ninh), investment for each MW of wind power in Vietnam costs about…
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The greenhouse effect slows down due to atmospheric pollution
Air pollution helps plants absorb more CO2, thus reducing the impact of the greenhouse effect.
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The world may be paralyzed by the Sun storm
According to scientists, in 2012, a solar storm like the one that happened in 1859 will hit the earth, causing great damage because humans depend too much on electricity.
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Southeast Asia is heavily influenced by the greenhouse effect
From now until the end of the century, Southeast Asia's food production may decrease by 6.7% annually by climate change.
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Experiment with the model of extinguishing storms by fighter
US scientists are studying the plan to use F4 Phantom fighters to
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Many big cities in Vietnam are at risk of earthquakes
Across Vietnam's territory, there are 30 areas that can generate earthquakes. The strongest shockwave reached 6.8 Richter levels, enough to knock down houses.