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Abundance of marine life in the past
Before the whale hunt in the 1800s, the waters surrounding New Zealand had about 27,000 head whales - about 30 times the current number of whales.
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Scary volcanoes in history
On the occasion of the eruption of Redoubt volcano, Popsci website has reviewed some
Environment
Why do so many Australians die from forest fires?
The recent fire storm caused the greatest loss of life in Australian history. The number of nearly 200 shocking deaths from forest fires is part of the kangaroo life
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2009 will be the record hot year
British weather researchers say 2009 will be one of the five hottest years in history, with global temperatures above the long-term average of 0.4 degrees Celsius.
Environment
2008 is the coldest since the beginning of the century
Earth's climate in 2008 was determined to be the coldest since 2000, but this is still one of the 10 hottest years in history since meteorological data are recorded.
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The bones in lava tubes reveal Haai's natural history
After the interview with zoologist professor Peggy Ostrom, she mentioned her next project about the endangered seabird in Hawaii.
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For the first time in history, there may be no Arctic
The planet's white ice block that covers the north pole will probably break completely this year, allowing boats to pass through the area where the ice was located year-…
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Climate change accelerates the extinction process in Madagascar
The new study, carried out by the American Museum of Natural History, provides the first details that show global warming forces species to migrate to tropical mountains…
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Global climate changed by a volcano
Four centuries ago, a volcano in Peru sprayed huge columns of dust and smoke into the sky. That disaster may have opened a new phase in the history of world climate.
Environment
The history of surprising Arctic pollution
Scientists still know that contaminated dust particles from medium-high cities migrate to the North Pole and form an ugly cloud, but a study by the University of Utah ha…
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On November 12, the flood in Central Vietnam could exceed the history flood in 1999
According to the Central Central Meteorological and Hydrological Station, on November 12, the flood in Central Vietnam could exceed the historic flood in 1999. At 5:00 a…
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Hot record in Japan, 7 people were killed
A record heat wave in Japanese history is sweeping across the country, killing at least 7 people - mostly elderly, killed.
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A city 'visible' from the water
The longest and most severe drought in Australian history has drained 80% of the water on Lake Eucumbene, revealing the imposing skeleton of Adaminaby town after half a…
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Switzerland: the warmest winter in history
Switzerland is experiencing the warmest winter in history since the temperature measurement methods began 140 years ago. In the past 3 months, the temperature in this co…
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Vesuvio volcano and Pompeii ruins
Vesuvio volcano, located in southeastern Naples, southern Italy, is the only volcano in continental Europe still active. 1,277m high volcano above sea level. The crater…