Tsunami: Wave of change
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Scientist and warning centers are better equipping themselves to forecast the monster waves, in the wake of the catastrophic December 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. The new system of warning equipped with computer models and new monitoring would help save lives by sending out early warning signals.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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The mystery of Damascus blades
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The sword was a primary weapon up to the 19th century, and the swords with the finest reputation were Damascus swords. A collaboration with master bladesmith Alfred H. Pendray, as replicas of these famous blades are produced, is described.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Nabada: the buried city
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Nabada was a large and powerful city that reached its peak during the Bronze Age. A history of the excavation of Nabada, which is now in the northeast corner of Syria, is provided.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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