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Rainbow upside down
The upside-down rainbow, a rare natural phenomenon, appeared in the English city of Cambridge over the weekend.
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Reduce the greenhouse effect by white
If white replaces dark colors on roofs, sidewalks, roads of the world's 100 largest cities, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 44 billion tons.
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The block of Vesmasius is emerging
The magma beneath the Vesuvius mountain range has been rising to the surface in more than 20,000 years, according to a new study.
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The risk of extinction of North American freshwater fish
Nearly 40% of fish species in North American streams, rivers and lakes are threatened, according to the most detailed assessment of freshwater fish conservation in the l…
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New technology helps predict earthquakes
According to a study published in the July 11 issue of the journal Nature, American scientists have found a way to measure seismic wave frequency changes, helping build…
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The return of atomic energy
While Germany is still discussing whether to cancel the decision to abandon nuclear power, the rest of the world relies on this technique. 36 new reactors are under cons…
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Geothermal - solutions for Indonesia and the Philippines
Faced with energy crises, Indonesia and the Philippines, two energy-hungry countries are seeking to exploit geothermal. Both countries are located in the Pacific Ring of…
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Southeast Asia has a high rate of arsenic poisoning in the country
Groundwater arsenic contamination is posing a major risk to the health of millions of people, especially in densely populated river deltas of Southeast Asia. Up to now,…
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Light up the life of 1 billion people
An Indian energy research organization has just begun to implement a project that brings cheap solar light to 1 billion people in India, Africa and underdeveloped countr…
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Lead bullets destroy wild animals
According to a new report by the US Geological Survey, millions of pounds of use in hunting, fishing and sports using cumulative guns in the environment each year can th…
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Successful propagation of endangered coral fish
National Center of Southern Freshwater Aquaculture has successfully bred the coral fish species, included in the World Red Book, while Vietnam is classified as a species.
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Forced relocation of lizards
What should people do when protected lizards live in a new neighborhood? The city of Heidelberg in Germany chose flexible measures: Catching hundreds of children and res…
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Why are mangrove forests priceless?
How big is the mangrove forest that the people of Wanduruppa suffered in December 2004: The tsunami after the earthquake of that year swept the sea from 5,000 to 6,000 i…
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Typhoon Phuong Hoang affects rain in Central and Southern Vietnam
Despite the possibility of not entering the South China Sea, Typhoon Phuong Hoang continues to strengthen and affect the rain in the central and southern regions of Viet…
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Thailand: Making paper with elephant dung to protect the environment
Many people consider elephant dung as waste. Wanchai Asawawibulkij saw it as… paper, and a way to preserve elephants in his native Thailand.