A team of Chinese scientists announced on Thursday they had completed sequencing the genome of the coconut. Continue reading Chinese scientists complete genome sequencing for coconut →

Researchers from Florida State University in the US have created a tool for objectively defining the onset and demise of the Indian summer monsoon. Continue reading New tool to improve Indian monsoon forecast →

After years of dismantling discarded televisions and laptops, a Shanghai recycling plant is readying itself for a new wave of waste: piles of exhausted batteries from the surge of electric vehicles hitting China’s streets. Continue reading China’s recyclers eye looming electric vehicle battery mountain →

An international team of researchers has developed machine learning techniques that could successfully predict the timing of a real earthquake. Continue reading New machine learning technique may help predict earthquakes →

To help its employees gain creativity, focus and happiness, Microsoft has built treehouse workspaces with embedded tech at its Redmond campus that will serve as meeting spaces and a more casual work environment. Continue reading Microsoft builds treehouse offices →