Severe rainfall in June 2025 has caused landslides and major flooding in Colombia and Venezuela, with the Antioquia region of Colombia particularly hard-hit, recording at
The Bayan Obo rare earth mine in Inner Mongolia, China, produces up to half of the world’s rare earth supply. But behind its economic significance
China has discovered an enormous thorium reserve—estimated at around 1 million tons—in the Bayan Obo mine in Inner Mongolia. This deposit could potentially provide enough
Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak, is increasingly being described as the “highest garbage dump on Earth”—and it’s not just ordinary litter. The waste includes
Between 1835 and 2011, humans built more than 6,862 dams worldwide. The massive weight of the water stored in these reservoirs has caused Earth’s axis
Even if the world successfully limits global warming to 1.5°C, it won’t be enough to stop long-term sea level rise, which could increase by several
Japan has introduced a new “transparent paper cup”, combining the best qualities of both paper and plastic cups. Made from extra-thick cellophane, the cup is
The Alef Model A is set to become the world’s first flying electric car legally approved for both road driving and air travel. Developed by
In 2013, Japan carried out the quiet demolition of the 140-meter Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka in Tokyo, introducing a revolutionary method known as the TECOREP
Researchers in Singapore have developed a cutting-edge technology that can generate electricity from rainfall, offering a new clean energy option for regions where solar or
