The lost city of Venice: for centuries, St. Mark's Square has been slowly slipping closer to Atlantis. Here's how a massive system of floodgates could turn the tide
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Venice has begun work on the MOSE, a name?which refers to an earlier project called modulo sperimentale elettromeccanico. The MOSE, ?officially known as the disappearing oscillating buoyancy flap gate system, is meant to cope with Venice's worsening problem of flooding.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2003
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Drug test cow-boys
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The availability and remuneration of volunteers who participate in clinical trials of life-saving drugs in the United States are described.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
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Noise in the hood
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A useful buyer's guide of sports items is presented. Price, availability, brand, etc. are provided for each product mentioned.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2005
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