Environment
Japan warns of the impact of a potential earthquake
Japanese seismologists warn that a potential earthquake in the west of the country could cause massive tsunamis, affecting the Philippines and other Asian countries.
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Environment
Offshore wind power: Potential in the future
Siemens supplied 175 turbines and connecting lines for London Array, the world's largest offshore wind farm project, inaugurated on July 4.
Environment
Exploiting endless energy sources
Exploiting the potential of renewable energy to reduce consumption and import of fossil fuels is a major challenge for Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest country in the…
Environment
Renewable energy in Africa - great potential is left open
The Black Continent is currently a region with great potential for renewable energy, in which the natural conditions in North Africa are favorable for wind power develop…
Environment
Potential threat from old nuclear plants
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that 80% of the world's nuclear power plants have been operating for more than 20 years, a period of time when s…
Environment
Prospects to extract oil from microalgae
Research creates biofuels from microalgae that have strong growth potential, especially when Japan is looking for alternative energy sources to reduce dependence on atom…
Environment
Pig manure can replace coal
At a fuel exhibition held in the city of Kemerovo (Russian Federation), scientists introduced a new fuel with great potential for use, replacing coal.
Environment
Iran's largest lake is turning into ... salt
From the hill, Kamal Saadat looked sadly at hundreds of potential guests, knowing he couldn't take them on a boat trip to enjoy a weekend on Lake Oroumieh, the world's t…
Environment
Turn hydrogen and carbon dioxide into fuel
The CR5 device is considered a potential breakthrough to perform two tasks simultaneously: handling carbonic waste and producing synthetic gas for fuel.
Environment
Wind + Water = potential energy source
Wind energy on the ocean surface (ocean wind) is a renewable energy source that has never been used.
Environment
Potential of urban forestry
The rate of population growth and urbanization out of control in developing countries has been causing many environmental and social consequences.
Environment
Slow flowing water will be a renewable energy source
The slow flow of sea water and river water can become a potential alternative energy source.
Environment
Serpentine Stone: Potential risk of earthquakes
A relatively soft, dark blue layer of rock called Serpentine covering tectonic plates can play an important role in terrifying earthquakes, according to research by Fren…
Videos
Video: The beauty of metal reaction
Metal reaction occurs when zinc is added to a salt solution of a less active metal.
Videos
Video: The way to flirt with a strange capuchin monkey
Unlike other monkeys, females of capuchin monkeys, also known as capuchins or monkeys, often throw stones at potential mates to flirt.