AI analysis reveals sperm whales use a complex system of clicks, akin to a phonetic alphabet with "rubato" and "ornamentation." Separately, Mediterranean sperm whales exhibit a distinct regional dialect, differing from western populations, highlighting cultural evolution in non-human communication.
Scientists have identified a complex communication system in sperm whales, akin to a phonetic alphabet, using AI to analyze clicks. They also found distinct regional dialects, particularly in the Mediterranean, suggesting sophisticated non-human communication and cultural history.
The transfer of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey will transform the republic into a significant NATO foothold in the Black and Mediterranean seas, according to Russian expert Alexander Stepanov. This move follows US President Trump's statement that Turkey's S-400 purchase is not an obstacle to F-35 delivery, despite previous exclusion from the program.
Record wildfires in France and Spain, burning double the average land, are linked to a combination of wet springs and subsequent heatwaves. Scientists explain how excess vegetation from wet periods dries out rapidly in extreme heat, creating abundant fuel for fires, exacerbated by a lack of land management.
Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of a bomb attack in Monaco, was found shot dead near Kyiv. Ukrainian prosecutors arrested two men, including a military intelligence officer, in connection with the case, alleging they received crypto payments from Berezovska. The attack injured a Ukraine-born businessman.
HMM은 스페인과 서아프리카를 연결하는 신규 컨테이너 서비스 'MA2'의 첫 항차를 시작했다고 7일 밝혔다. 이 서비스는 허브앤스포크 전략의 일환으로, 알헤시라스를 중심으로 서아프리카 주요 항만을 연결하며 초대형선 운항 정시성을 높인다.
Greece is installing floating barriers in bays to protect swimmers from toxic pufferfish, an invasive species drawn by warming waters. The fish, capable of severe bites and containing a lethal neurotoxin, have prompted public health warnings and eradication programs.
Don Mattia Ferrari, cappellano di Mediterranea, vede la visita di Papa Francesco a Lampedusa come un "messaggio fortissimo" contro la "globalizzazione dell'indifferenza". Sottolinea le "rotte comuni" tra il Mediterraneo e le periferie USA, dove movimenti e clero supportano migranti e famiglie deportate, contrastando l'individualismo e promuovendo solidarietà.
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy signed a "declaration of marketability" with Cyprus for two natural gas discoveries in Block 10. The Glaucus and Pegasus fields, holding over 7 trillion cubic feet of gas, are expected to start flowing by 2033, bolstering Europe's energy diversification from Russian gas.
Greece is paying fishermen a bounty to catch the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish, known locally as lagokefalos, which is migrating north into the Mediterranean. The fish's skin and organs contain a deadly neurotoxin, and they have been damaging fishing nets and eating catches, causing significant financial losses.
Copenhagen's food scene transformed from basic fare to a global culinary force, driven by the New Nordic Kitchen movement and the influence of Noma. Despite recent controversies surrounding Noma's founder, the city continues to emphasize quality, seasonality, and sustainability in its dining.
The Deliver oil tanker, detained by the French Navy on suspicion of sailing under a false flag, has been escorted to its anchorage in the Gulf of Foz-sur-Mer near Marseille. The vessel will remain at the disposal of the Prosecutor of the Republic of Marseille as part of an investigation into suspected flag violations.
A culinary journey reveals a shared Mediterranean identity through a simple chickpea flour batter, baked or fried into various dishes like cecina, farinata, panelle, karantika, kalinti, panisse, cade, and socca, demonstrating a history that transcends modern political borders.
La polemica tra Mark Rutte e il governo Meloni sui 500 aerei Usa partiti da basi italiane per l'operazione contro l'Iran, evidenzia la strategica presenza Usa in Italia, nonostante annunci di riduzione della presenza Nato
Il riscaldamento globale sta trasformando le 'ondate di calore' in 'mareggiate' di caldo prolungate. Le condizioni atmosferiche tipiche del Nordafrica si stanno spostando sull'area mediterranea, influenzando anche l'Europa centrale.
Researchers have identified two distinct dialects in sperm whale vocalizations across the Mediterranean, with whales in the western basin favoring a 3+1 coda and those in the east using a faster version. This finding offers insights into how dialects form and evolve, suggesting a westward origin and eastward spread.
Briefs on various science and nature discoveries: US plans to combat screwworms with sterilized flies, discovery of a massive bee colony under a New York cemetery, first known screwworm infection in the US, great white shark spotted in the Mediterranean, new tiny octopus species in the Galápagos, funding cut for Ebola researchers, AI labs warning against AI-developed biological weapons, Uranus' moons potentially holding clues to missing planets, AI protecting EV chargers, bug-hunting arms race in the AI era, and Turkey's innovative hair-transplant industry.
Albania's Sazan Island, known for its beauty and history, has become a focal point for protests against a large-scale real estate development planned by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Environmental concerns have escalated into anti-government demonstrations demanding the Prime Minister's resignation.
Due uomini, un albanese residente a Lecce e un leccese, sono stati arrestati per aver appiccato un incendio boschivo vicino a Frigole. Hanno lanciato una miccia accesa verso rifiuti, provocando un rogo di circa 2.500 mq. L'area è storicamente esposta a incendi.
China retém navios panamenhos em retaliação à perda de concessão de portos no Canal do Panamá pela CK Hutchison. Conflito envolve EUA e China por influência na América Latina.
A personal account of moving to Marseille and exploring the vibrant art scenes of southern France, highlighting cultural institutions, local artists, and unique experiences in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Arles.
Pope Leo XIV visited Arguineguin port in Gran Canaria, a migration crisis hotspot, to address migrants and criticize European leaders for their treatment of refugees and the Mediterranean becoming "unmarked graves."
TRNC President Erhürman stated that President Erdoğan's strong stance on the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus is appropriate. He emphasized that any attempt to exclude the Turkish Cypriot people and Turkey from security, energy, and maritime jurisdiction issues will fail, and that they are in constant consultation with Turkey on the Cyprus issue.
Tufan Erhürman, President of the TRNC, stated that President Erdoğan's strong stance on the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus is appropriate. He emphasized that any attempt to exclude the Turkish Cypriot people and Turkey from security, energy, and maritime jurisdiction issues will fail.
