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Avoid indoor air pollution
Environment

Avoid indoor air pollution

Very few people know that everyday items in the house are also a significant source of pollution for our home.

December 16, 2018
The leaves indicate pollution levels
Environment

The leaves indicate pollution levels

The leaves attract iron oxide particles on the surface, making them magnetic. So they can become inexpensive sensors that assess pollution.

December 16, 2018
Green plants attract poison of computers
Environment

Green plants attract poison of computers

Companies should encourage the planting of ornamental plants in the office because they eliminate harmful gases emitted by photocopiers, printers and air conditioners.

December 16, 2018
Which is the quietest place on the planet?
Environment

Which is the quietest place on the planet?

In the process of finding the ideal location to observe the universe, scientists discovered the cold, dry and quietest place in the southernmost of the earth. That's whe…

December 16, 2018
Why are raindrops different sizes?
Environment

Why are raindrops different sizes?

By filming a falling raindrop, scientists in France have explained why raindrops have so many different sizes.

December 16, 2018
Forest fires will increase as the climate warms up
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Forest fires will increase as the climate warms up

Because the climate warms up in the coming decades, atmospheric scientists at Havards' School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) and colleagues say that the frequ…

December 16, 2018
Image of volcanic smoke column
Environment

Image of volcanic smoke column

Surrounded by clouds, shots of smoke, dust and steam rising from an active volcano are an impressive illustration of nature's power.

December 16, 2018
'Strange smoke from Hanoi' is acid mist
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'Strange smoke from Hanoi' is acid mist

In the days of being covered by smoke, many Hanoi people find it difficult to breathe and sting their eyes. When light rain appeared, I measured and found that the pH of…

December 16, 2018