The Strongest Cyclone to Hammer Vietnam; Military Defence Discussion between the U.S. and South Korea; An Autonomous Capsule to Carry out a Space Study; Prehistoric Fossils Unearthed in South Dakoda's Badlands

The Strongest Cyclone to Hammer Vietnam

    A torrential cyclone is battering South East Asia. Typhoon Kajiki barreled into the central province of Vietnam on Monday, reaching winds as strong as a Category 1 hurricane. Experts warn of two feet of rain and potential mudslides. This is the fifth cyclone this year, and the strongest ever to hammer Vietnam. Having previously damaged China—downing trees and flooding cities—it now spurs safety concerns in Vietnam.

Military Defence Discussion between the U.S. and South Korea

    President Donald Trump met the South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington, D.C., first ever since the South Korean Presidential election in June. They discussed trade, security, and U.S. military defence under the 1954 Mutual Defence Treaty. Trump requested greater flexibility in military activities, allowing stronger defence against China. Currently, 28000 U.S. troops are stationed on South Korean soil. 

An Autonomous Capsule to Carry out a Space Study

    As part of NASA’s latest resupply mission, SpaceX’s cargo ship has successfully docked with the International Space Station. The autonomous robotic capsule carries 5000 pounds of food and will conduct experiments on tissue bioprinting and bone mass loss in astronauts. Launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket, the capsule will remain at the ISS for four months, orbiting the Earth every 90 minutes, before returning with vital data for scientists. 

Prehistoric Fossils Unearthed in South Dakoda's Badlands

    Laura Coast from CNN10 teamed up with experts to explore fossils at Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Fossils preserved in sedimentary rock are protected from decay or scavengers—animals that feed on dead organisms. Laura and her team discovered a prehistoric skull, which paleontologists later identified as an archaeotherium, a so-called “Killer pig.” This park allows the public to experience historical discoveries. The rule is to leave fossils as they are, and then experts will carry out further research to preserve them. 

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