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The Surprising Impact Of Dust On Climate Change

Dust in the atmosphere can mitigate the heating effect of trapped greenhouse gases. If climate science were simple, perhaps we could design a quick fix...

“Spy Vulture” Cleared Of Espionage Charges

The vulture (which may actually be a bald eagle) captured in rural Saudi Arabia will be released. Following widespread (and embarrassing) news coverage, the vulture...

Platform For Architecture & Research: This Is How To Build In The Desert

Notice that there are no lush gardens? No towers of glass? This is how to build in the desert. Modern humans have always wanted to...

Jordan’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Set For 2012 Inauguration

To unclog Amman’s road arteries, the municipality hopes to bring its state-of-the-art public buses online by next year. While it’s neighbor brings Better Place electric...

New Machine Converts Plastics Back To Oil

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGGabrorRS8[/youtube] This may well be one of the most revolutionary machines to hit the market, although, in a way, it couldn’t be simpler. Plastic chokes...

Dubai’s Conservation Incentive: Higher Energy And Water Bills

With an extra 15% added to electricity and water bills, Dubai’s residents are bound to cut back their consumption. And that is a good thing!...

Sturdy Chamber Pot Doubles As Watering Can

This nifty device made in Sweden allows avid farmers to create their own fertilizer! Urine has been getting a lot of attention recently. Though most...

Dubai Gets Its First “Green” Gas Station

Enoc collects fuel vapors and incorporates other green elements into Dubai residential filling station. Last September, Dubai ran short on gas, while other Gulf countries...

How Fair Is That Rose, Dear Egypt?

Before you pick up your sweetheart’s flowers this years, check first to find out where they come from. Only one month before Valentine’s day, when...

One Vulture’s Tagged Migration or Zionist Plot?

A vulture fitted with Tel Aviv University tags was “arrested” in Saudi Arabia. The charge? Espionage. Fitting migratory birds with tags and GPS transmitters allows...
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