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Hong Kong to launch AI-powered weather forecasting
Published on 28/01/2026
» HONG KONG - A team of scientists in Hong Kong has developed an artificial intelligence weather-forecasting system to predict thunderstorms and heavy downpours up to four hours ahead, compared with the range of 20 minutes to two hours now.
Cuttlefish dazzle mates with light patterns invisible to humans
New York Times, Published on 27/01/2026
» NEW YORK - Many of the snazziest decorations in the animal kingdom are charm offensives, put on by creatures trying to mate. While some of these adornments, like a peacock’s tail feathers or a moose’s antlers, are obvious even to humans, others can be perceived only with sensory capabilities that we do not have.
Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30
AFP, Published on 07/01/2026
» TOKYO - Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 90s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.
Venezuela's Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue
AFP, Published on 02/01/2026
» CARACAS — President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure.
Scientists link mystery foot to ancient human relative
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» PARIS - Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous “Lucy”, scientists said on Wednesday.
China's updated 6th-generation fighter jets put US on notice for air supremacy
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/11/2025
» Notable changes have been observed in both of China's sixth-generation fighter programmes, with updated prototypes seen flying just 10 months after their first public appearance, indicating rapid progress as the country vies with the United States for air supremacy.
Xi primed to meet Japan, Canada leaders after Trump summit
AFP, Published on 31/10/2025
» GYEONGJU — Chinese leader Xi Jinping was expected to meet Canada and Japan's new prime ministers for the first time on Friday, a day after agreeing to a trade war ceasefire with US President Donald Trump.
Million-year-old skull could change human evolution timeline
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» A digital reconstruction of a million-year-old skull suggests humans may have diverged from our ancient ancestors 400,000 years earlier than thought and in Asia not Africa, a study said Friday.
UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state
AFP, Published on 21/09/2025
» LONDON - Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of western foreign policy, triggering swift Israeli anger.
Scientists unearth 'cute' but fearsome ancient whale
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» SYDNEY - Australian scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying Wednesday the species was "deceptively cute" but a fearsome predator.