Banana more resistant to climate change: Scientists

Published 18 December 2012 08:47

The banana could soon replace many crops as a staple food source. Scientists say the fruit is more resistant to climate change than others. Bananas thrive in southern India's tropical climate - the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka produce more than 27 million tonnes of the fruit a year. Farmers in India are already recognising it as the most reliable source of income. Al Jazeera's Sohail Rahman reports from Hoseharrli in Karnataka, India.

Scientists find strange creatures in threatened Mekong rainforest

Published 18 December 2012 14:45

Singing frogs and walking fish are the kind of oddball animals generally found in children's books. Yet scientists have found real-life versions of those creatures in one of the world's most threatened rainforests. Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan reports.

Economy key issue in South Korea elections

Published 18 December 2012 06:19

South Koreans will vote in a new president on Wednesday. It will be the economy that takes centre stage as polls show growing opposition to the business elite. The presidential candidates - both liberal and conservative - are talking about explanding South Korea's comparatively small welfare system. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul, South Korea.