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Masdar’s Winning Blog: Demystifying the Water-Energy Nexus

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Jordan’s Tiny Renewable Sector Receives a Fast $300 Million Boost

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3D Modeling Births Exact Replica of Ancient Iraqi Artifact

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The Environment and the Invisibility Ring of Gyges

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Renewable energy from fog

The search for fresh water is on and United Arab Emirates-based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology believes that its new collaboration with the...

Jacob Karni Is Israel’s Solar Star

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A new seed treatment could stop the use and need for GMOs. Even though organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices are on the rise, feeding...

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