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11,000-carat ruby found in Burma
A huge ruby discovered in Burma has been described as the second largest ever found in the troubled Asian country. The ruby weighs about 11,000 carats — roughly 4.8 kilograms…
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City sinks by more than 2 cm per month – the ground is literally swallowing it
Mexico City continues to sink, and a new satellite now shows with high precision where the ground under the city is sinking the fastest. The data comes from the joint…
International
Huge chunk of ice blocks Everest season
A huge, unstable block of ice is blocking the route to Mount Everest from the Nepalese side, threatening the start of the climbing season on the world's highest peak. The…
Environment
Beautiful but deadly: Greece removes iconic shrub from schools and gardens
Health authorities in Greece are demanding the eradication of the oleander plant near schools due to its toxicity, the online edition of the Greek newspaper "Proto Thema" reported. According to…
Animals
Thousands of kilometers of electric fences to be installed in Romania due to bear problem
Thousands of kilometers of electric fences will be installed in Romania to limit situations in which people come into conflict with wild animals. This was announced end of January by…
Animals
5 Cat Breeds That Love Winter
When temperatures drop and snow blankets everything outside, some cat breeds are in their element. With their fluffy coats, cold-climate adaptations, and love of winter coziness, they are perfect for…
Environment
A solution to Greece’s water crisis for the decade ahead
As Greece searches for oil and natural gas off its coast, an unexpected discovery could prove even more valuable than the fossil fuels. A team of geologists from the University…
Animals
“Palace coups” and bees
Scientists from Canada have solved the secret of "palace coups" in bees, writes "Popular Science", referring to a publication in the journal "Proceedings of the American Academy of Sciences". The…
International
Earthquakes of Up to 7 Magnitude Expected in Western Turkey
After the strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale that shook the Turkish city of Sundargah (Balikesir District) on the evening of October 27, experts are…
International
Cruise ship with over 200 people on board runs aground in the Danube River
A cruise ship with over 200 people on board ran aground on October 30th in the Danube River near the village of Garla Mare in Mehedince County, where the borders…