Oceanography
Italy declares war on invasive green crabs by eating them
The voracious blue crabs are threatening Italy's fishing industry, forcing the government to allocate $3.2 million from emergency funds to find ways to deal with them an…
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The Mediterranean almost disappeared for an unbelievable reason
A land bridge connecting Europe and Africa would still exist if not for the disaster that helped it.
Oceanography
The Mediterranean Sea could disappear
As the Earth's two major tectonic plates collide, it is likely that the Mediterranean Sea will be wiped off the map in the future.
Environment
The 'cold drop' phenomenon caused flash flood disaster 28 years ago
The flash floods that killed at least 95 people in the Valencia region in 1996 were the result of climate change, post-summer dry soil and cold drops.
Cancer
Diet to reduce cancer risk
Experts say cutting down on ultra-processed foods and increasing plant proteins or fruits can help reduce the risk of cancer.
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The period when the Mediterranean dried up into a salty desert
Tectonic plate movements and falling sea levels once separated the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean, causing seawater to evaporate and form a vast saline basin.
Health
The 'Mediterranean diet' may help reduce stress and anxiety
According to research, eating more nuts and fruit and consuming less sugary drinks - also known as the 'Mediterranean diet' - can help older people feel less anxious and…
Archeology
Discovered a 1,700-year-old ghost ship with strange cargo still intact
Despite being swallowed into the Mediterranean since the 4th century, the objects inside the Roman ghost ship are still strangely intact.
Health
The habits of people in the three countries with the longest lives in the world, Vietnamese people also do it but not often
Each of these countries has secrets to living a long life that most Vietnamese people have also followed. However, the important thing is to maintain those good habits e…
Oceanography
The 1.2m giant clam thought to be extinct 'reappears' off the coast of Croatia
A parasite almost wiped out the giant Pinna nobilis mussel in 2016. However, recently, Croatia discovered that this mussel is growing again and is making efforts to pres…
Archeology
Found 5 oldest boats in the Mediterranean Sea
Five boats found at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea were used more than 7,000 years ago for fishing by people living in a Neolithic village near present-day Rome (It…
Archeology
Reveal the mystery of the collapse of ancient civilizations through the old skeletons
Extinction pathogens ushered in the collapse of ancient civilizations, scientists say.
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Interesting things about the famous tourist island of Majorca
Majorca, also known as Mallorca, is a popular tourist island in the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the southeastern coast of Spain.
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Etruscans: Brilliant Ancient Civilization, Mysterious to Scientists
Recent DNA analyzes confirm these enigmatic Romans did not originate from the Near East but from the Italian peninsula.
1001 mystery
What does the Republic of Cyprus (Cyprus) have that thousands of people are willing to spend 60 billion VND to buy a passport?
Cyprus (or Cyprus) is an island located in the eastern Mediterranean, famous since ancient times for its mineral wealth, wine and natural beauty.