China is on track for a record grain output this year in a boost for its drive to improve food security. The harvest is expected to exceed 700 million tonnes for the first time this year, after nine straight years of production above 650 million tonnes, agriculture vice-minister Zhang Xingwang said on Friday. At almost … Read more
China urgently needs to develop elite talent in the field of quantum computing, according to a leading academic, who has warned that the hi-tech sector must avoid internal trends that strangle innovation. Yu Dapeng, of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said a lack of ingenuity was hindering China’s quantum computing development, despite the significant public … Read more
As an award-winning scientist, Peter Dodge had made hundreds of flights into the eyes of hurricanes—almost 400. On Tuesday, a crew on a reconnaissance flight into Hurricane Milton helped him make one more, dropping his ashes into the storm as a lasting tribute to the longtime National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radar specialist and researcher. … Read more
GENEVA — Billions of people are facing a future of water scarcity as global rivers dry up, glaciers melt, and intense heat and other extreme weather events caused by climate change create critical changes in water availability around the world, according to the State of Global Water Resources report issued Monday by the World Meteorological … Read more
NEW DELHI: One in every two El Nino events could be extreme by 2050 if current trends in greenhouse gas emissions continue, a new study has found. El Nino, a weather pattern known for triggering warmer extremes like heatwaves and floods, is known to raise sea surface temperatures, while its counterpart La Nina leads to … Read more
The Meteorological Service Singapore on Monday warned that monsoon conditions are forecast to persist over Singapore and the surrounding region over the next two weeks, with low-level winds blowing from the south or west on most days. “Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds during the pre-dawn hours and morning on a few … Read more
Many of us have dreamt of moving abroad to live and work. For some, it has become a reality while the rest of us are still not ready to take the plunge. However, if you’re that step closer to leaving the UK and moving abroad then you might want to make note of this list. … Read more
New England’s electrical grid is set to receive a major upgrade. The Biden-Harris Administration, on Monday, announced a $2.2 billion investment into the U.S. energy network which, according to the Department of Energy, will “protect against growing threats of extreme weather, lower costs for communities, and catalyze additional grid capacity to meet load growth stemming from … Read more
By 8.50am, the property manager in Tang’s residential area had called her with a warning that the water level was rising quickly. Tang rushed out to discover the water was already up to her knees. She decided to wade through the streets to salvage what she could at her shop. By the time she arrived, … Read more
The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits travelling to Turkey this year, advising they avoid certain areas. According to the government body, three locations within the country are not safe for visitors. It’s also urging people to stay safe in potentially extreme weather as high temperatures are expected over the next couple of … Read more
