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The morning after

Arseblog 

The sun was shining, the mood was good – verging on buoyant – but always underpinned by a sense of reality. You thought about how David slayed Goliath, but in the back of your mind you understood that if that fight took place 100 times, 99 times David was crushed into oblivion. The atmosphere inside […]

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Modern Echoes: 10 Ancient Myths Reimagined

Listverse 

In the vast tapestry of human history, ancient myths are the vibrant threads that bind the past to our present, weaving tales that resonate with timeless themes and universal truths. These narratives, rich with gods, heroes, and fables, echo through the ages, illuminating the complexities of modern existence. This list embarks on an exploratory journey […]

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Sperm whale families talk a lot. Researchers are trying to decode what they're saying

NPR (npr.org) 

Scientists are testing the limits of artificial intelligence when it comes to language learning. One recent challenge? Learning ... whale! Researchers are using machine learning to analyze and decode whale sounds — and it's just as complicated as it seems.

Curious about other mysteries of nature? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

Cyprus holiday home prices hit eight-year high

Cyprus Mail 

Market has overcome impacts of Covid-19 By Kyriacos Kiliaris If you’re in the market for a vacation home on the island, you might be in for a sticker shock, as sale price and rental rates for these properties have soared to eight-year highs, showing that the sector has rebounded fully...

Slow tiles by Marazzi among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom

Dezeen.com 

Dezeen Showroom: a range of ceramic tiles that mimic the appearance and feel of terracotta features among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom. Slow tiles by Marazzi The earthy quality of traditional terracotta informed this collection of tiles by Italian brand Marazzi. Slow tiles are made from porcelain and come in a variety of size formats

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Iran in mourning after President Raisi's fatal helicopter crash

France24.com (en) 

Iran confirmed President Ebrahim Raisi's death on Monday after his helicopter crashed in the East Azerbaijan province while crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog. In the aftermath of his death, Scott Lucas, professor of US and international politics at the Clinton Institute and University College Dublin, tells FRANCE 24 that "the [Iranian] regime will rally around [this death] to show that it has legitimacy and that it has mass support, you're going to see highly organised rallies, you're going... Читать дальше...