First, simply by absorbing sunlight, algae floating on the surface warm the water.

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On nongame days the 9, 500-ton turf tray sits outside, soaking up sunlight and water.

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Across the garden from the house is a small building, a casino, on a man-made knoll, which gives the illusion of a hilly topography while blocking sunlight glaring off the water beyond.

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When completed, the museum, located on Saadiyat Island, will resemble a perforated dome floating above the water, designed to represent rays of sunlight passing through date palm fronds in an oasis.

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