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Buoys gather real-time data that feed into ocean hazard warnings and rescue missions : NOAA

Buoy vandals

Countries must step up measures against damage of data buoys that puts early warning systems at risk
Oedaleus asiaticus juvenile locust by Muren Bao

What locusts like to eat

Locusts prefer what grows on degraded land, and avoid crops rich in nitrogen – to scientists' surprise
Asia–Pacific Analysis

Be prepared

Devastation from typhoons and floods will only increase unless South-East Asian governments start planning now

Rescue workers in Vietnam by Flickr/ IFRC

Aiming for the stars

Vietnam has bold space plans, including development of a satellite in collaboration with Japan, and space research with NASA

Disaster watch

How can satellite remote sensing help developing countries manage natural disasters?