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Penguins of Antarctic poison with feces
Environment

Penguins of Antarctic poison with feces

The waste of penguins has never been considered a threat to the environment. But, according to a recent study, it is the main cause of arsenic accumulation in Antarctica.

December 16, 2018
Two strong earthquakes shook Asia
Environment

Two strong earthquakes shook Asia

Around 9am this morning, two strong earthquakes rocked the Moluccas Islands in northeastern Indonesia and the northern island of Hokkaido.

December 16, 2018
Two floating islands leave the North Pole
Environment

Two floating islands leave the North Pole

Two large icebergs, about 4-5km2 and one 14km2, have separated from the ice block in the extreme Canada. On July 29, Canadian scientists confirmed two

December 16, 2018
Indonesia: Great earthquake again in Java
Environment

Indonesia: Great earthquake again in Java

Yesterday morning (December 2), an earthquake occurred in Indonesia's Java island. Indonesia's meteorological and geophysical agency said earthquakes are not at risk of…

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquake, Indonesia warned the tsunami
Environment

Strong earthquake, Indonesia warned the tsunami

Yesterday morning (October 25), a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, causing panic among locals and the Indonesian Geophysical and Met…

December 16, 2018
The giant ice island was split in half
Environment

The giant ice island was split in half

The giant ice island Ayles is drifting off the north coast of Canada that has been split into two halves earlier than expected. Two ice sheets are moving very fast. One…

December 16, 2018