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Melting sea ice: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals on the brink of extinction

Emperor penguins are officially classified as an endangered species, a fate also shared by Antarctic fur seals.

  • Jul 13, 2026 14:11

Cormorants in Europe’s Crosshairs: 10 Countries want to authorize their culling to protect fisheries

The cormorant is once again at the center of tensions in Europe. Ten countries are calling for a reduction in its protection status and an expansion of culling efforts to preserve fisheries and aquaculture, even though the species had previously come close to extinction.

  • Jul 12, 2026 13:47

Deadly pufferfish invasion in the Mediterranean: what to do if bitten

A new, insidious threat is looming over the ecological balance of the Mediterranean basin. It's not a single predator, but a veritable lineage of underwater colonizers.

  • Jul 11, 2026 15:25

The 2026 ranking of the best cities to live in

Milan ranks twelfth in Monocle’s “Quality of Life Survey 2026,” the only Italian city in the top 20. Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Lisbon top the list. Here is the complete ranking.

  • Jul 10, 2026 13:07

Mediterranean octopus is taking over the United Kingdom: silent invasion spreads to Scotland

The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris), traditionally associated with the mild climates of the Mediterranean, is experiencing an extraordinary population boom that is redefining the United Kingdom’s wildlife map.

  • Jul 09, 2026 14:34

Rome’s Vittoriano is slowly sinking: Satellite data sounds the alarm

A study by La Sapienza University and ISPRA reveals that the Vittoriano is sinking by one millimeter per year on its northwest flank due to the fragility of the alluvial soils.

  • Jul 08, 2026 09:11

Provence's lavender fields are disappearing and being replaced by industrial poultry farms

In fact, more and more farmers are abandoning lavender cultivation to focus on raising laying hens.

  • Jul 07, 2026 13:34

It’s Italy’s first “Village of Stars”: it turns off the lights to light up the sky

Allai is the first Italian village to be certified as a “Village of Stars” by the Starlight Foundation. Four years of work to fight against light pollution.

  • Jul 06, 2026 14:51

From the Norwegian fjords to Santiago de Compostela: Exploring Europe’s longest bicycle trail

EuroVelo 3 connects the fjords of Norway to Santiago de Compostela: more than 5,400km across 7 countries, including the Scandibérique, which crosses France from Paris to Bordeaux.

  • Jul 05, 2026 08:41

Mirror test: Animals that truly recognize their reflections

Following the success of chimpanzees—the first to brilliantly pass the test—other mammals have demonstrated the same ability to recognize their own reflection.

  • Jul 04, 2026 12:55