The focus of the deal between Nocera and Tata revolves around the use of catalysts to produce power by splitting water molecules, similar to the process that occurs during part of the photosynthetic cycle.

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The horseshoe inlet at Deception Island, a live volcano, is half-frozen, and the ship breaks through ice, splitting open a lane of water, an incredibly satisfying feeling.

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What do you make of householders turned austere pilgrims who live in tatty canvas tents on a flood plain of a river braving regular baths in freezing water, biting cold, smoky skies and ear-splitting din for more than a month?

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The commission will assess the economic feasibility of splitting up Los Angeles, and look into tricky questions such as water supply that need general co-operation.

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