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“Curiosity” successfully lands on Mars – the search for life outside earth officially begins
Full Story — Despite a 20% cut in NASA funding the rover “Curiosity” has just landed on Mars after traveling hundreds of millions…
America’s love affair with weather (and those who forecast it)
America has a love affair with the weather…maybe “love affair” isn’t the right phrase. “Obsession” is more accurate, I think. …
Ernesto threatens Jamaica
For many Americans, Jamaica is one of those vacation spots that you dream about. A tiny island in the tropics,…
US Drought now covers half the country
Growing up in the United States, I was often told stories about the 1930’s and the “Dust Bowl” years, a…
Video: Rain eases for most + Olympics weather update
Friday’s weather video is packed full of information! We have the latest on the 8 day low for NZ and…
Grand Canyon-sized valley found beneath Antarctica (+Video)
British researchers say they’ve discovered a massive rift valley beneath the Antarctic ice sheet that rivals the Grand Canyon in…
Weather for the Olympics opening ceremony & next 10 days
London Olympics 2012 – 10 day Weather Outlook — Conditions across Britain are currently warm but some cold fronts are…
More rain forecast as Beijing mops up flood, mayor quits, outrage grows
More rain was forecast for flood-hit Beijing Wednesday, as residents continued clearing debris from the weekend deluge amid signs government…
John Wilson named new Fonterra chairman
Fonterra, the world’s biggest exporter of dairy products, has named long-serving director John Wilson as its next chairman, replacing Henry…
Typhoon slams Hong Kong – 129 people injured so far
Hong Kong is cleaning up Tuesday after a severe typhoon struck the city with gale-force winds and rain, shuttering much…
