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New insect species discovered in Kastellorizo cave named after Tolkien’s Balrog

A new species of cave-dwelling insect has been discovered on the Greek island of Kastellorizo, adding another unexpected chapter to the biodiversity of the eastern Mediterranean.

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts again, impressive images of lava fountains

Kilauea is among the most active volcanoes on the planet and is located on the Big Island of Hawaii

Extreme heatwave “melts” Europe: Records shattered in Britain, temperatures reach 40°C in France & Spain, major Italian cities on red alert (videos-photos)

Unprecedented weather conditions for this time of year across much of Europe, with a slight easing expected today and tomorrow alongside storm warnings - Ten deaths in Britain, tropical nights in Paris - UN warns of historically high temperatures through 2030

New tiny octopus species discovered on the seabed of the Galapagos Islands — watch video

How scientists managed to identify “Microeledone galapagensis”, what its characteristics are, and what makes it special compared to other octopuses

Emotional scenes in the Ambracian Gulf: Mother dolphin mourns her calf, refuses to leave it behind

She has remained by its side for days, protecting it – Statement from the “ARION” Research Center for the Rescue and Rehabilitation of Cetaceans

NASA launches new mission to discover the origin of the mysterious energy ring around Earth

One of the mission’s key goals is to better understand how the ring current changes during solar storms

Loss of biodiversity directly threatens human health, study shows

The decline in pollinator insect populations directly threatens human health, nutrition, and overall well-being, according to new research published in the journal Nature

The second-largest “mega-tsunami” in history struck Alaska: Landslide triggered a wave nearly 500 meters high

The collapse of part of a mountain into a fjord in southeastern Alaska created a wave taller than the Eiffel Tower - “It was sheer luck that no cruise ships were in the area,” experts say

Thriller over the whale “Timmy”: Experts fear it has died despite €1.5 million rescue operation

The case of the humpback whale known as “Timmy” has turned into a thriller. The animal had been trapped in shallow waters near Germany and was eventually freed after a massive rescue operation costing around €1.5 million

Lake Mornos “swallows” the village of Kallio again, a significant relief in water reserves, what the data shows

This year’s situation creates greater security for Athens’ water supply, without however eliminating concerns about water scarcity and the impacts of climate change

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