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Scientists Make New Rice for Hot Weather

February 6, 2026 - The world is getting hotter. This is a big problem for food.

Rice is very important. Many people eat rice every day. But hot weather is bad for rice plants.

Scientists have a plan. They are making new rice. This rice can grow in hot weather.

The new rice is strong. It can make good food even when it is very hot.

This is good news. People need rice. Scientists want to help.

Vocabulary Help

• rice = a white or brown food, very common in Asia
• hot = very warm, high temperature
• scientists = people who study and learn new things
• grow = when a plant gets bigger
• weather = sun, rain, hot, cold outside
• problem = something bad, not good

Grammar Focus

• Simple present tense: “Rice is important.” “Scientists have a plan.”
• Basic adjectives: “The world is hot.” “The rice is strong.”

Source: International Rice Research Institute / Phys.org