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Japan shook by earthquakes
A seismic intensity of 6.6 on the Richter scale occurred on the east coast of Japan yesterday that shook buildings in the capital and many other places.
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Overcoming pollution by ... grass
Broccoli, ferns, vetiver grass, betel nut grass ... are used to overcome heavy metal pollution on ore mining and processing areas.
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Use laptop to alert earthquakes
Elizabeth Cochrah, an earth scientist working at the University of California (USA), suggested the idea of turning a laptop with accelerometer into an earthquake disas…
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The United Nations is concerned about the survival of tigers
A senior UN conservation official today said the world has failed to protect wild tigers.
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Europe will no longer have butterflies?
The European Red Book has warned of a significant decline in butterflies, beetles and dragonflies in Europe.
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Internet is a threat to wild animals
The Internet allows for easy sale, and has become one of the biggest dangers of animals facing the threat of extinction.
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The earthquake caused a city to move nearly 2m
Seismic measuring devices said: The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck a week ago, leaving Concepcion city at least 2 meters to the west.
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There are 2 more aftershocks of 5.7 Richter in Chile
On March 21, there were two strong aftershocks of 5.7 in Richter in Chile, more than 50km west of Concepcion city and 35km deep.
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Volcanoes in Iceland wake up after 200 years
A volcano in southern Iceland operated after nearly two centuries of quiet sleep, blowing dust and towering lava columns.
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Producing electricity from the Black Sea's toxic gas
The world's largest polluted sea can provide an endless amount of electricity to humans thanks to its toxic gas.
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Polluted water is more frightening than war
The number of people who die from dirty water every year is greater than all forms of violent conflict, including war.
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Southeast Asia flat-headed cat is
Scientists have warned that endemic flat-headed cats of Southeast Asia are in danger of extinction.
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The town sinks 'floating' again after 25 years
The worst drought in Venezuela for decades has caused a town flooded in water for the past 25 years to suddenly come back.
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Asian polluted gas spreads throughout the world
Air pollution from developing economies in Asia soars up the stratosphere during the rainy season and spreads around the world.
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An island in Asia disappeared
For nearly 30 years India and Bangladesh have disputed the right to manage a small rock island in the Bay of Bengal. Controversy has not yet reached the end, the island…