SINGAPORE: After a tree fell and killed two tourists in Bali earlier in December, authorities said the plant had been healthy and that the incident was caused by "strong winds and extreme weather ...

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But scientists in China have come up with a possible solution: a biodegradable sponge made of squid bones and cotton. A research team from Wuhan University used chitin from squid bones and ...

Not only did the sponge remove 98 to 99.8 per cent of microplastics during its initial use in these settings, but it was also found to remain effective when reused, removing around 95 per cent of ...

The festive White House Christmas Tree in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's holiday decorations is “Season of Peace and Light.” Photo by Anna Moneymaker. From the “most famous” (a ...

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On February 8th, 2019, YouTuber CallMeCarson featured the image in the video "The Most Cursed Images 3." During the video, fellow YouTuber cscoop translates the writing to "Sponge Man Ice Cone." In ...

They’re also home to forests of lesser-known but critically important polylepis – known as “cloud trees.” Growing up to 5,000 meters above sea level, they are the highest-altitude trees in ...

Dec. 10, 2024 — While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night. The study aims to help ...

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