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The Mekong River changes from alluvial to blue
Environment

The Mekong River changes from alluvial to blue

Experts say the Mekong has recently changed from the golden brown of alluvial sediments to turquoise. Although it attracts tourists out of curiosity, its cause makes man…

December 14, 2019
Plastic pollution kills half a million snails
Environment

Plastic pollution kills half a million snails

Over half a million borrowed souls died after being trapped in plastic debris on two remote archipelagos, causing scientists to fear that death could be part of a global…

December 13, 2019
How dangerous thigh muscle injury?
Life

How dangerous thigh muscle injury?

If the thigh muscle is badly damaged, torn or broken muscle will hear a 'phut' sound, severe pain, loss of function, and require hospitalization.

December 11, 2019
Cao Bang is 4.7 magnitude earthquake
Environment

Cao Bang is 4.7 magnitude earthquake

On the morning of November 28, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. This is the 3rd earthquake in 4 days in this area.

December 11, 2019
Beautiful paving stones from plastic waste
Environment

Beautiful paving stones from plastic waste

Kazakh designer Enis Akiev has developed a method of turning single-use plastic packaging into tiles by simulating the organic process of rock formation.

December 11, 2019
Why does Cao Bang experience earthquakes?
Environment

Why does Cao Bang experience earthquakes?

Around 7 am on November 28, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province with a 10 km deep epicenter. This is the third time this area…

December 11, 2019