Environment
Over 3,000 deadly holes around the Dead Sea
Researchers discovered more than 3,000 deadly pits around the Dead Sea, an alarming increase in water resources management.
PITs
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Articles about PITs
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Environment
Fire pits in Saigon due to 'methane accumulation'
The phenomenon of fire pits is concluded by methane gas, local accumulation in the ground. The authorities will continue to block the pit for another 2 days.
Environment
The official cause of the fire and explosion
On November 6, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology announced the official cause of smoke and fire at 'death pit' in Binh Loi, HCM City.
Environment
Examine fire pits in Saigon
During the fire attack, the authorities noted the strong smell and copper metal. This morning, the pit continued to explode, spraying fire, the soil temperature was abou…
Environment
The case of the road exploded, the fire started: The original conclusion
According to Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, the initial conclusion of the road surface explosion in Ward 13, Binh Thanh District may be due to me…
Environment
Guatemala: The door of hell appears in the middle of the house
Upon hearing a loud midnight sound, residents in a northern suburb of Guatemala City, Central Guatemala thought that some of the gas tanks had exploded.
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The 10 weirdest big holes in the world
Most of the giant pits on Earth are made by human mining activities like Darvaza gas fires that burn for 45 years or the world's largest Kimberley diamond mine in South…
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'Hell holes' around the world
Dozens of giant pits appeared in the US and other countries in the past few years.
Videos
Video: Mysterious sandstorm pits a few dozen meters high in the desert
The workers in the desert of Saudi Arabia were shocked to discover a mysterious hole that could spray sand several dozen meters high into the air.
Science Events
Summary of the best news from January 1
Interstellar tunnels, mysteries of bottomless pits, science fiction inventions, strange objects falling into Vietnam .... are the most read news of readers last week.
Medicine - Health
The compound promotes cell death and prevents cancer cells
In a recent study, scientists discovered a class of compounds that interfere with the cell signaling pathway that could lead to new cancer treatments.
New technology
Ultra-small 3D printing lens that helps machines have eyes like eagle
By mimicking the gestures of visual pits, scientists at the University of Stuttgart, Germany have helped machines with the ability to focus strongly on vision like an ea…
New technology
The idea of a nuclear plant at sea, withstand the tsunami
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) nuclear power plant design idea suggests a facility built on a flank of water, several miles from the coast.