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China to construct a research base on the moon
China will attempt to build a research base in the south pole of the moon starting in the following 10 years. The government has not fully clarified the details of the mission but it is certain tha...
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Factors that affect the quality of undisturbed soil sampling
The are several factors that need to be taken into account in order to optimize the quality of an undisturbed soil sample. The are several factors that need to be taken into account in order to optim...
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Opening of the longest pedestrian bridge in North America
A new suspension bridge in Tennessee, U.S., will become the longest pedestrian bridge in North America. A new suspension bridge in Tennessee, U.S., will become the longest pedestrian bridge in North...
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World's tallest modular hotel to be built in New York City
Marriott International, a U.S. company that manages a large number of hotels, is planning to construct the world's tallest modular hotel in New York City. The construction will begin in late 2...
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Controlling induced seismicity triggered by geothermal wells
A recently published study suggests that induced seismicity caused by geothermal wells can be controlled. A recently published study suggests that induced seismicity caused by geothermal we...
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Crane collapses on a hospital building in West Midlands, UK
On April 9, 2019, a tower crane partially collapsed onto the roof of Smethwick's Midland Metropolitan Hospital construction site in United Kingdom. On April 9, 2019, a tower crane partially collapsed...
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New York City major to ban glass skyscrapers with high greenhouse emissions
Bill de Blasio, New York City major, has decided to ban the erection of energy inefficient glass skyscrapers in an effort to reduce the city's greenhouse emissions. The announcement was symbolicall...
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Fatal trench collapse in Windsor, Colorado
2 persons were reported dead after a disastrous trench collapse in Windsor, Colorado on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. 2 persons were reported dead after a disastrous trench collapse in Windsor, Colorado o...
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NASA's competition to design 3D-printed structures on Mars and moon
Nasa has awarded a $100,000 price to three winning teams that developed 3D-printed structures suitable for housing people on the moon and on planet Mars. The attempt initiated in 2015 as Nasa invit...
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Church collapses in South Africa: 13 people dead
The roof of a church which is located near Durban, South Africa, collapsed killing 13 and injuring 16 people. The tragic incident occurred during Passover session on Thursday, April 18, 2...
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