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In 2010, Thailand sank 25 retired battle tanks into the Gulf to rebuild fishing grounds; 9 years later, researchers found 53 fish species

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In 2010, Thailand sank 25 retired battle tanks into the Gulf to rebuild fishing grounds; 9 years later, researchers found 53 fish species

Almost 10 years after the tanks went under, researchers from Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok did some diving to see what had grown up around the man-made reef sites. Battle tank is made for war. It is built to cross tough terrain, take a beating and dominate a battlefield. But what if the battlefield disappears and … Read more

OPEC+ keeps oil output targets unchanged for October

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OPEC+ keeps oil output targets unchanged for October

Seven OPEC+ members took the decision at a virtual meeting on September 6. OPEC+ on Sunday decided to keep its oil production targets unchanged for October, as the group assesses the impact of ongoing conflicts in West Asia and disruptions to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.Seven OPEC+ members, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, … Read more

OPEC+ keeps oil output targets unchanged for October

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OPEC+ keeps oil output targets unchanged for October

Seven OPEC+ members took the decision at a virtual meeting on September 6. OPEC+ on Sunday decided to keep its oil production targets unchanged for October, as the group assesses the impact of ongoing conflicts in West Asia and disruptions to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.Seven OPEC+ members, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, … Read more

Scientists recreated an ancient Chinese bronze-casting technique with 3D printing; a process that took weeks now takes under 40 hours |

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Scientists recreated an ancient Chinese bronze-casting technique with 3D printing; a process that took weeks now takes under 40 hours |

a 3D-printed outer mold negatives; b Assembled configuration of the outer mold negatives; c 3D-printed core negatives; d Assembled configuration of the core negatives. Image Credit: Nature Researchers have recreated the logic of an ancient Chinese bronze-casting technique with digital modelling, 3D printing and substitute materials, cutting a process that traditionally takes weeks to less … Read more

Scientists recreated an ancient Chinese bronze-casting technique with 3D printing; a process that took weeks now takes under 40 hours |

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Scientists recreated an ancient Chinese bronze-casting technique with 3D printing; a process that took weeks now takes under 40 hours |

a 3D-printed outer mold negatives; b Assembled configuration of the outer mold negatives; c 3D-printed core negatives; d Assembled configuration of the core negatives. Image Credit: Nature Researchers have recreated the logic of an ancient Chinese bronze-casting technique with digital modelling, 3D printing and substitute materials, cutting a process that traditionally takes weeks to less … Read more

5 of the world’s most stunning and valuable diamonds

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5 of the world’s most stunning and valuable diamonds

If the Koh-i-Noor is the most famous, the Cullinan I is the heavyweight champion. It was cut from the largest rough diamond ever found. The Look: A massive, clear, pear-shaped diamond. The Scale: At over 530 carats, it is much larger than the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor. The Value: It sits in the British Royal Sceptre and … Read more

China to pump $54 billion into state banks, insurers

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China to pump billion into state banks, insurers

China to pump $54 billion into state banks, insurers BEIJING: China’s finance ministry will lead a combined $54 billion in capital injections into state-owned insurers and banks, the companies said on Sunday, in a coordinated push by Beijing to shore up capital across its financial system.China Life Insurance (Group) Co, the country’s largest life insurer, … Read more

China to pump $54 billion into state banks, insurers

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China to pump billion into state banks, insurers

China to pump $54 billion into state banks, insurers BEIJING: China’s finance ministry will lead a combined $54 billion in capital injections into state-owned insurers and banks, the companies said on Sunday, in a coordinated push by Beijing to shore up capital across its financial system.China Life Insurance (Group) Co, the country’s largest life insurer, … Read more

After a 25-acre Lake Erie wetland was reconnected, sonar recorded 3.44 million fish detections over 2,022 monitoring hours across four years, showing the restored habitat was used continuously

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After a 25-acre Lake Erie wetland was reconnected, sonar recorded 3.44 million fish detections over 2,022 monitoring hours across four years, showing the restored habitat was used continuously

After a 25-acre Lake Erie wetland was reconnected A restored 25-acre coastal wetland on the southern shore of western Lake Erie was used continuously by millions of aquatic animals after it was reconnected to nearby waterways, according to a four-year acoustic monitoring study led by researchers at the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The scientific … Read more