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The crystal structure of ilmajokite, a rare Na-K-Ba-Ce-titanosilicate from the Khibiny mountains, Kola peninsula, Russia, has been solved using single-crystal X-ray diffraction data. The crystal structure is based on a 3D titanosilicate framework consisting of trigonal prismatic titanosilicate (TPTS) clusters centered by Ce3+ in [9]-coordination. Four adjacent TPTS clusters are linked into four-membered rings within the (010) plane and connected via ribbons parallel to 101. The ribbons are organized into layers parallel to (010) and modulated along the a axis with a modulation wavelength of csinβ = 32.91 Å and an amplitude of ∼b/2 = 13.89 Å. The layers are linked by additional silicate tetrahedra. Na+, K+, Ba2+ and H2O groups occur in the framework cavities and have different occupancies and coordination environments. The crystal structure of ilmajokite can be separated into eight hierarchical levels: atoms, coordination polyhedra, TPTS clusters, rings, ribbons, layers, the framework and the whole structure. The information-based analysis allows estimation of the complexity of the structure as 8.468 bits per atom and 11990.129 bits per cell. According to this analysis, ilmajokite is the third-most complex mineral known to date after ewingite and morrisonite, and is the most complex mineral framework structure, comparable in complexity to paulingite-(Ca) (11 590.532 bits per cell).

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has been selected by the National Science Foundation as the recipient of a 12-meter (39-foot) radio antenna designed for submillimeter-wavelength astronomy. The ALMA Vertex Prototype Antenna was one of three antennas built as prototypes for the Atacama Large Millimeter Array, a 66-dish radio observatory currently being constructed in Chile.

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Humanity's most complex ground-based astronomy observatory, the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), has officially opened for astronomers at its 16,500-foot high desert plateau in northern Chile.

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Jim Zimbelman, planetary geologist in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, shares his three favorite images from the exhibition "Beyond: Visions of Our Solar System.” On view at the Air and Space Museum through May 2, 2011, the exhibition by artist Michael Benson combines art, science, photography and exploration to unveil the diverse landscapes found on the planets in our Solar System.

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Want to understand Brazil's 70 million e-shoppers and its payments industry? The shopping habits of Brazil’s 210 million consumers have their particularities just like other countries, since each country’s payments segment adopts its own means adapted to the local culture.

A decade-by-decade display of how many active gas storage wells are still in use by Southern California Gas Company. Source: Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources and SoCalGas; Credit: Aaron Mendelson/KPCC

The Aliso Canyon gas leak broke out near Porter Ranch nearly four years ago. On Tuesday a City Councilman called for an investigation of a different underground gas field after troubling images surfaced on video. 

The video uses a special infrared camera to show a duck swimming in the Ballona Wetlands amid bubbles of gas. An environmental advocacy group, Food and Water Watch, says the gas is methane.  They released the video this week to push for the city to investigate the underground gas storage field in nearby Playa del Rey.

Southern California Gas Co. says the gas surfacing in the wetlands is naturally occurring and unrelated to its underground natural gas storage field in Playa del Rey.

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Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) surveyed dozens of young stars -- some Sun-like and others approximately double that size -- and discovered that the larger variety have surprisingly rich reservoirs of carbon monoxide gas in their debris disks. In contrast, the lower-mass, Sun-like stars have debris disks that are virtually gas-free.

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Since its inception in Bengaluru in 2008, Walmart Labs India has built cross-disciplinary teams engaged in cutting edge engineering, product development and data sciences.

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Oilman-turned-solar entrepreneur Jeremy Leggett says there's only one shot to plug the well, and getting it wrong comes with a heavy price.

Man's Facebook plea goes viral as people from around the globe help stock boy's shelves.

Watch out, IKEA: Walmart jumps on the affordable LED train with the release of a line of light bulbs. Prices start at less than $10.

Filmmaker and writer Jonathan Kesselman talks about his latest project, what's funny about global warming, and California's growing anti-circumcision movement.

This time-lapse video explores a full day at the checkout lanes of a Walmart store in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company.

Walmart's recent partnership with Plug Power is helping the company meet its three major sustainability goals.

Collaboration is the key as Walmart works with some of the world's largest corporations to address global sustainability challenges.

The “Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience” concept truck aims to demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and designs.

Our sustainability commitments help us cut costs so we can pass those savings on to our customers

Watch this replay webcast of Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting.

Company will focus on four pillars to advance the sustainability of its biggest product category, food

Walmart is making big strides when it comes to renewable energy.

The London Market organisation has published wording to ensure coverage continues beyond a specified renewal date as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

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OSU Senior, Zach Gallman, competed at the Battle of Buckeye State Strongman Competition this past weekend and placed 2nd in the 300 pound class of the heavyweights. This earned him a trip to the Strongman Nationals in Reno, NV.

HAWKESTONE CROSSFIT is a first-year Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Fitness Centre in the Peel Region. The company has been in business since 2013 and is Peel Region leading Crossfit Fitness Centre.

The OCMX™ is pleased to announce the listing of TelMAX Inc. to its online portal which offers Investors and Advisors the ability to participate in this opportunity.

If only being called a "nobody" stopped the now Award-Winning Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Humanitarian, Speaker and Author, Velma Trayham

Website highlights custom photos of eye doctors and 4 eye care offices in New Jersey

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First move-ins praise the design forward townhomes at Playa del Sol

Haldimand Motors is a company specialized in Selling Used Vehicles & Servicing, servicing the Southern Ontario region. Haldimand Motors wins this year its 8 years Consumer Choice Award.

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Families flock to grand opening of modern townhomes

Selected from several hundred nominations, Bryon won what the MSP 501 community considers one of its biggest awards of the year.

World's Simplest Water Detector Joins World's Largest Retailer; Perfect Device for Consumers Looking for Inexpensive, Easy-to-Use Solution to Common Problem

The prospectus highlights the designated census tract in Willmar to potential opportunity zone investors and developers.

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The founder of the Khan Academy talks with HBR senior editor Alison Beard.