A proposed temporary workers' camp for the Tarong West Wind Farm in Kingaroy, Queensland, has met opposition from locals, including 79-year-old astronomer James Barclay, who fears the camp's lighting will force his observatory to close.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue a No 1 warning signal Friday evening as Typhoon Noul is expected to come closest to the city between Saturday night and Sunday morning, moving northwest from near Manila.
Jantar Mantar, originally an 18th-century astronomical observatory in Delhi, has evolved into India's central hub for democratic dissent. After authorities restricted protests at Boat Club, Jantar Mantar Road became the designated site by 1993, a role later regulated by the Supreme Court to balance protest rights with public order and resident concerns.
A tropical depression near the Philippines is forecast to intensify into a typhoon and approach Hong Kong this weekend, with a possible landfall in eastern Guangdong, China, less than 400km from the city.
Hong Kong's July rainfall has already surpassed typical levels by 23%, with a meteorologist warning of more extreme downpours due to global warming. The Observatory expects further rainstorms this weekend as a tropical cyclone approaches, following weeks of heavy rain and numerous warnings.
Hong Kong expects thundery showers moving east from western Guangdong, with heavier downpours and squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours, followed by sunny intervals and very hot conditions later in the week.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster may issue a No 1 typhoon signal between Monday evening and Tuesday morning due to a low-pressure system approaching from the South China Sea. Heavy rainstorms, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected on Tuesday, with potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Hong Kong's observatory forecasts heavy showers and squally thunderstorms for the coming week, with uncertainty about the development of a low-pressure trough into a tropical cyclone. Rain is expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon as it moves towards China's southeastern coast. Guangdong province is expected to experience fine and extremely hot weather from Friday to Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C, potentially triggering isolated showers.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon as it moves towards China's southeastern coast. Guangdong province is expected to experience fine, extremely hot weather with temperatures reaching 35°C, potentially with isolated showers, from Friday to Sunday.
Hong Kong experienced at least 11 flooding incidents in the northern New Territories during an amber rainstorm warning. The warning was cancelled Tuesday morning after severe rain caused issues in areas like Yuen Long, prompting a response from the Drainage Services Department.
Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating over 100mm of hourly rainfall and warning of serious flooding. Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating severe downpours and serious flooding. Hourly rainfall in the northwestern district is expected to exceed 100mm, prompting public safety alerts.
Katalyst Space Technologies successfully launched its Link satellite via a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket to rescue NASA's Swift satellite, which is at risk of falling out of orbit. This marks the first mission of its kind, aiming to boost Swift's altitude using robotic arms.
Katalyst Space Technologies launched its Link satellite via a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket to rescue NASA's Swift satellite, which is at risk of falling out of orbit. This marks the first mission of its kind, demonstrating a commercial capability for in-space servicing.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, with over 70mm of rainfall expected in some areas. A suspected waterspout was also spotted off Cheung Chau. Residents were advised to take precautions against potential flooding.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, with over 70mm of rainfall expected in an hour in the Wan Chai area. An amber warning was issued earlier, and residents were advised to take precautions against potential flood damage. A suspected waterspout was also spotted off Cheung Chau.
TEB Arval'in Arval Mobility Observatory 2026 araştırması, şirketlerin filo yönetiminde stratejiden uygulamaya geçtiğini ve elektrikli araç dönüşümünün hızlandığını gösteriyor. Türkiye'de şirketlerin %54'ü alternatif enerji araçlarını kullanıyor veya planlıyor, %27'si ise en az 1 elektrikli araca sahip.
Une alliance pour les produits chimiques critiques, promue par l'UE, est critiquée par des ONG. Elles craignent un soutien public à des molécules toxiques au nom de la compétitivité, sous l'influence des lobbies de la chimie.
A greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been installed and is now operational on China's Tiangong space station. Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, was involved in its installation.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has started a 10-year survey of the universe. Scientists developed diving suits for cyborg cockroaches for search and rescue. NASA awarded contracts for 2028 Moon Base payload deliveries.
NASA has partnered with Katalyst Space Technologies to prevent the Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, from burning up in Earth's atmosphere due to recent solar storms lowering its orbit. Katalyst's Link spacecraft launched Friday to boost Swift's orbit by approximately 150 miles.
NASA's Swift Boost mission successfully launched on July 3 from the Marshall Islands to rescue the Swift Observatory, which is falling faster than expected. The robotic spacecraft LINK, built by Katalyst Space, will dock with the observatory and tow it to a higher orbit, extending its life by about a decade.
Sydney experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, with a mean temperature of 16.1C. The month saw 15 consecutive days above 20C, a record for June. Experts attribute the warmth to global warming and record ocean temperatures off the NSW coast, warning of amplified heatwaves and bushfire risks in spring and summer.
