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Michael

What made the hurricanes of 2024 unforgettable

The 2024 hurricane season officially ended on November 30, capping six months of above-average hurricane activity in the Atlantic Basin. The season had it all: extremely warm ocean water that provided a breeding ground for hurricanes, flooding as far away…

Lasers make it easier to find buried landmines

scientists in The United States has developed technology that can detect landmines from far away and with high accuracy, potentially reducing the risk of clearing mines from current and former conflict zones. Known as a laser multibeam differential interferometry sensor,…

South Korea pledges market support after turmoil

Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Rula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. South Korean officials have stepped in to shore up support for the country’s financial markets as investors brace for political uncertainty…