The truth about the Sudan biolab
Khartoum鈥檚 National Public Health Laboratory is caught up in the Sudanese conflict. Also 鈥� AI discovers thousands of new viruses and the anticipated return of El Ni帽o.
Khartoum鈥檚 National Public Health Laboratory has been caught up in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Dr Maysoon Dahab and Dr Ayman Ahmed explain the situation and why health labs are often targeted in conflicts.
Virus hunters have used artificial intelligence to discover more than 180,000 new viruses. Professor Eddie Holmes and Dr Mang Shi tell Roland how AI is completely transforming the field of viral discovery.
Experts have forecasted a return to El Ni帽o conditions later this year, which could bring with it extreme weather events. Dr Emily Becker explains how the predictions are made and the global impact of a strong El Ni帽o.
And from future to historical weather 鈥� Roland talks to Professor Ed Hawkins about the powerful Storm Ulysses of 1903, and how it can help us better understand storms today.
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