Afternoon News Updates: Dramatic action needed on climate change — UN; Researchers unlock thorny secrets of rose DNA; WhatsApp CEO steps down, looks forward to playing ultimate frisbee

[Inquirer.Net]( []  Technology [Dramatic action needed on climate change — UN]( The world must redouble efforts to halt global warming before it is too late, the United Nation’s (UN) climate chief said Monday as nearly 200 nations... --------------------------------------------------------------- [Researchers unlock thorny secrets of rose DNA]( A new, detailed breakdown of the modern rose genome should help growers improve traits such as pest and drought resistance, and boost the vase life of... --------------------------------------------------------------- [WhatsApp CEO steps down, looks forward to playing ultimate frisbee]( WhatsApp CEO and Facebook board member Jan Koum exits the company to take time off from technology-related things. Koum announced his departure through... --------------------------------------------------------------- [Atari VCS game console gets pre-order date on crowdfunding site]( Atari has revealed a pre-order date for its upcoming retro game console, the Atari VCS. The game console will be available in two versions, the Atari VCS... --------------------------------------------------------------- [How bacteria feast on drugs designed to kill them]( Scientists have figured out how some bacteria not only resist antibiotics but feast on the drugs designed to eradicate them, according to a study published... If you are interested in Nation, Metro Manila, Business, Sports, World, Entertainment and Opinion, [update your preference here](. © Copyright 2018 [INQUIRER.net]( [Forward to a Friend]( | [Modify Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Feedback](