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Yutu's eyes began to open
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Yutu's eyes began to open

At 7am 19.5 with a wind gust of 100 nautical miles / h (1 nautical mile = 1.852m), Yutu's eye (Con Rabbit) started to open at the center near 15.1 north of 132.4 degrees…

December 16, 2018
Can stand in the eye of the storm?
Environment

Can stand in the eye of the storm?

Current Japanese scientists can stand in the center of the storm or observe the close-up of the swirling wind with the help of special goggles. Of course, new technology…

December 16, 2018
The sun did not sleep in Syalbard
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The sun did not sleep in Syalbard

Longyearbyen is located at the 78th latitude in the Norwegian island of Svalbard. Svalbard Island was formerly an uninhabited island, but now there are 1,100 people. The…

December 16, 2018
America: one day, 75 tornadoes
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America: one day, 75 tornadoes

While the consequences of the tornadoes in southern Kansas have not ended, a series of new tornadoes continues to sweep at least six counties in central America.

December 16, 2018
Europe's largest volcano has awakened
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Europe's largest volcano has awakened

Europe's largest Etna volcano in the city of Catania on the island of Sicily, Italy begins its regular eruption. Its exact height cannot be measured (although the number…

December 16, 2018
Mobile phones make the global climate hotter
Environment

Mobile phones make the global climate hotter

According to the conclusion of a scientific forum in Colombia that just ended last weekend, mobile phones make the global climate phenomenon become more serious.

December 16, 2018
Fix climate change at an acceptable price
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Fix climate change at an acceptable price

Experts from climate change workshops in Bangkok (Thailand) have just concluded that emissions can be controlled at acceptable prices. They think that it is necessary to…

December 16, 2018
Rattan factory
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Rattan factory

This is not the idea of ​​a dreamer but a scientist. Global warming is a problem of the world we live in, so scientists are looking for solutions to fight this phenomeno…

December 16, 2018
Vietnam: River water is over-exploited
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Vietnam: River water is over-exploited

In most central provinces, the Southeast, the Central Highlands, the river water is exploited over 50% of the flow in the dry season causing the flow in the river basins…

December 16, 2018
China admits toxic chemical scandal
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China admits toxic chemical scandal

On May 8, the Beijing government at the same time acknowledged the role of Chinese companies in two major food and health safety scandals that caused a stir around the w…

December 16, 2018
Europe: 30 most polluting power plants
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Europe: 30 most polluting power plants

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has just released a list of 30 most polluting power plants in Europe. These are Europe's poorest factories, but they emit the most C…

December 16, 2018