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Artist raises awareness of microplastic pollution through art
Life, Published on 13/12/2023
» Pratchaya Charernsook, a young artist, driven by her concern for microplastic pollution, has been using microplastics as a major material in her artwork since 2019. Her latest mixed media and microplastic artwork, Chumphon Estuary, depicts a bird's-eye view of the Chumphon Estuary, allowing viewers to observe the interconnection in the area and the river's passage into the ocean. The artwork was created using bits of plastic pieces that she collected from the Chumphon Estuary's and nearby areas.
Asteroid dust caused 15-year winter that killed dinosaurs
AFP, Published on 31/10/2023
» PARIS - Around 66 million years ago, an asteroid bigger than Mount Everest smashed into Earth, killing off three quarters of all life on the planet -- including the dinosaurs.
Return of lead contamination to Klity Creek prompts locals to lodge petition
News, Published on 19/04/2020
» Villagers affected by lead contamination in Klity Creek in Thong Pha Phum district in Kanchanaburi have petitioned the Administrative Court to suspend the rehabilitation scheme after lead sediment was once again detected in the water.
Mekong left starving
News, Editorial, Published on 06/12/2019
» Known for its signature reddish-brown waters, the Mekong River recently turned a bright blue in some parts. Its crystal-clear water may be beautiful to look at, but this change is a symptom of a sick and starving river. For ecologists and observers, it will be too naive not to point the finger at the usual suspects -- dams.
Typhoons spread Fukushima fallout, study warns
AFP, Published on 29/11/2013
» Typhoons that hit Japan each year are helping spread radioactive material from the Fukushima nuclear disaster into the country's waterways, researchers say.
Anti-radiation fence at Fukushima has hole: TEPCO
AFP, Published on 26/09/2013
» Workers at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant Thursday spotted a hole in one of the barriers intended to keep radioactive particles contained in the harbour, the operator said.
Tides of confusion surround oil clean-up
Spectrum, Published on 11/08/2013
» I ndependent marine biologists and government agencies charged with supervising the clean-up of last month's estimated 50,000 litre PTT oil spill in Rayong are at odds over the impact the slick has already had on marine life.
Next on Mars: 400 scientists on an alien road trip
AFP, Published on 07/08/2012
» Imagine taking 400 scientists on an alien road trip where each one wants to examine every interesting rock along the way. Welcome to the next two years of NASA's landmark robotic mission on Mars.
Next on Mars: 400 scientists on an alien road trip
AFP, Published on 07/08/2012
» Imagine taking 400 scientists on an alien road trip where each one wants to examine every interesting rock along the way. Welcome to the next two years of NASA's landmark robotic mission on Mars.