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Roland Levinsky building, an unusual musical instrument

Posted by AditiJ on 03/03/2010

Have you ever heard the sun create beautiful melodies with musical instrument? Well, it sounds a little weird, but this is exactly what you would get to see at the University of Plymouth in Devon. A monolithic structure that was constructed in 2007...

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Davos Roundup: Climate Deal is Dead, Long Live Big Oil

Posted by Environmental Leader on 28/01/2010

As world leaders gather to discuss economic problems during the Davos talks, energy execs are calling for a new peak in oil production, and others cite bleak hope for any global climate deal.Davos, a Swiss ski resort, is the location of the World Economic Forum, which runs through Jan. 31.At a di ...

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Recycled Art: When nothing becomes something worth cherishing

Posted by DeshRaj on 21/12/2009

At the Canton Museum of Art, 13 artists from New Jersey to Minnesota have revivified scrap metal, wire, pipe and other discarded objects into 26 sculptures worth cherishing. The exhibit dubbed "Something From Nothing: Contemporary Recycled Sculpture..

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Scottsdale resident creates 900-pound artistic sphere from recycled wood

Posted by DeshRaj on 12/11/2009

Wood recycling is nothing new, but applying it to create artistic objects sure deserves attention. Mitch Fry, a Scottsdale resident, along with his son did just the same in making an 8-foot diameter, 900-pound sphere from recycled wood. The duo has...

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To Thwart Lack of Natural Resources, Go Full-circle in Supply Chain

Posted by Environmental Leader on 17/09/2009

By 2020, demand for natural resources will outstrip supply, resulting in higher and more volatile pricing in the consumer industry, according to a new research report. The report indicates that these pressures could significantly impact the profitability of consumer industry companies, and makes ...

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