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Engineering new materials to replace diamonds for drilling
Diamond drilling was a break-through approach mostly used in mining industry to exploit deposits that would otherwise remain inaccessible. It also en Diamond drilling was a break-through approach mos...
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Rock slide blocks salmon path in Fraser River
A rock slide has blocked a large part of Fraser River and prevents salmons from swimming upstream. The rock slide that occurred in a remote area west A rock slide has blocked a large part of Fraser R...
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Scaffolding collapse in Reading: At least 3 people injured
At least 3 people were injured and more may be trapped under the rubble after a scaffolding collapsed in Reading, UK. The incident occurred at 11:15 BST on August 1, 2019. The scaffolding fell apar...
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Ancient engineering methods to address water shortages
According to a new study, published in Nature Journal, a 1,400-year-old system of canals that diverts water from mountain streams to natural ponds, increasing their water storage, can be used in moder...
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Landslide in China buries 21 houses: At least 36 people reported dead
A landslide struck near a village in southwest Guizhou Province of China, destroying 21 houses and killing at least 36 people. The incident occurred A landslide struck near a village in southwest Gu...
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Geoengineering West Antarctic glacier to prevent a 3-meter sea level rise
A group of scientists suggests a revolutionary strategy to prevent the collapse of the west Antarctic ice sheet. The fact that the west Antarctic ice A group of scientists suggests a revolutionary st...
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How to reduce temperature in urban environments
A new study conducted by the Portland State examines how vegetation and reflective materials can lower the temperature in urban areas. The combination of heat waves with the aggregation of numerous...
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Climate change brings new challenges in road surfaces
According to a new study, the thickness of asphalt layers should increase by 7% to 32% in order to maintain long-term durability and serviceability. Researchers at the University of New H...
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The secret tunnel beneath Liverpool park
A secret tunnel located beneath Wavertree Botanic Gardens in Liverpool has recently drawn the attention due to the mysterious face profiles that are A secret tunnel located beneath Wavertree Botanic...
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Hawaii's controversial observatory project: Construction will finally begin
Despite the continuous protests by local people, the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) in Hawaii will soon begin. The TMT International Observatory will be the largest...
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