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The day is shorter because of Chile's earthquake
It is possible that the horrific earthquake that shook Chile last weekend made the earth's axis shift shorter.
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Setting up a rescue station for conservation of rare and precious turtle
The Asian Turtle Conservation Program (ATP) of Cleverland Metropark Zoo (USA) decided to grant US $ 20,000 for a project to set up a Central Turtle Conservation Station…
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Economic crisis saved bear's life
The risk of hunting for brown bears declined sharply during the economic downturn as hunters could not afford the cost of shooting them.
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The earth turns on the ring of fire
Jiasian town, southern Taiwan (China) on 4 March morning fell into a panic when the 6.7 magnitude quake shook large buildings.
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Huge landfill in the Atlantic Ocean
In July 2009, scientists were stunned to find a landfill of about 696,621 km2 in the Pacific Ocean.
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Super earthquake lurks in the US and Canada
There is a geological fault line off the northwest coast of the Pacific. This fault line can shake many US and Canadian cities.
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Aftershocks in Chile will persist for years
Chileans will feel the earthquake aftershock of the last few months, even years.
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Create water cannon in the laboratory
Alistair McClymont, an English artist, recently held an exhibition and to share with viewers the necessary conditions to form a hose.
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Thanks to China rescuing the Mekong
Thailand's prime minister yesterday announced that the country will ask China for help in an effort to cope with the Mekong's record low water level.
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Huge smoke column rising from the sea
A volcano in the Japanese seabed woke up, creating a column of dust and smoke as high as a 30-storey building on the water. Scientists predict that this eruption could c…
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China only has 45 wild tigers
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) claims China only has about 45 tiger individuals alive in its natural environment.
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Fear for tigers in the year of tiger
The world has only about 3,200 tigers left in the wild and they are facing increasing risks.
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Scary places for tigers
The largest animal in the cat family is facing extinction by demand for tiger products in China, Southeast Asian countries and the US.
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The climate is warmer, causing soil to emit more CO2
Xinhua cited the latest research by Finnish scientists, saying that climate warming is the cause of increased CO2 emissions in the soil.
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Eating cotton seeds and growing rice underground
Food scarcity is the source of instability globally and in every country. People have applied many scientific advances to create new foods.