Marine biologist Alan Deidun shared a photo sent to him by colleague Alessio Marrone of a serpulid worm, known for their ‘feathery displays’.
The worms have a ‘crown of feeding tentacles which scoop up planktonic prey off the water column’.
They are also known for their calcium carbonate tubes, which persist long after the worm is gone.
Have you ever spotted one?
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Danish actor Roland Moller shared a behind the scenes reel from his time filming in Malta for the ‘Mutiny’ movie, which stars Jason Statham.
‘What a lovely experience’, wrote Moller. ‘Lovely colleagues, lovely crew. Lovely location in #LOVELYMALTA. Best set I’ve been on for years.’
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The actor shared shots of him with the crew as well as star Statham, who had earlier this month shared photos of him and his family enjoying their time on the island.
This was also the second behind the scenes we got from Hollywood stars in Malta after Gladiator’s Connie Nielsen shared photos of her time filming on the island with her co-stars, Pascal, Mescal, Quinn and others.
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Russia has gifted more than 70 animals to North Korea, including an African lion, two brown bears, two domestic yaks, 40 mandarin ducks, and five white cockatoos, signaling deepening ties between the two nations.
The animals, sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin, arrived at Pyongyang Central Zoo on Wednesday, accompanied by Russian veterinarians.
The gesture follows North Korea’s recent deployment of approximately 10,000 troops to Russia’s border with Ukraine, further cementing their alliance. Russia’s natural resources minister, Alexander Kozlov, who oversaw the relocation, emphasized the symbolic importance of such exchanges.
“Historically, animals have been given as signs of support, kindness, and care,” Kozlov said.
The diplomatic bond between the countries has grown significantly this year. In June, Putin visited North Korea to meet with leader Kim Jong Un. The meeting resulted in a “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty,” marking the strongest cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang since the Cold War. Both nations face extensive Western sanctions, prompting closer collaboration.
This symbolic exchange of animals reflects the countries’ shared opposition to Western influence and highlights their alignment in forming a strategic partnership amidst growing global isolation.
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Storm Bert wreaked havoc across the UK over the weekend, claiming at least five lives and causing extensive power outages, flooding, and travel disruptions.
Rivers in Wales overflowed, submerging streets and vehicles, while rescuers waded through floodwaters to save stranded residents and pets. Fatalities were reported nationwide, including a man in his 60s struck by a falling tree in Winchester and a man in his 80s whose car entered floodwaters in Lancashire.
The storm brought over 130mm of rainfall in 24 hours, with 53 heavy rainfall reports logged.
The Met Office issued severe weather warnings, forecasting further downpours and strong winds until midweek. Flood warnings were especially high in Wales, with over 60 alerts reported.
Travel chaos ensued, with 300 flights canceled and 1,200 delayed at Heathrow Airport. Train services across key routes, including London to Swansea and Exeter to Barnstaple, were suspended due to flooding and fallen trees.
Power outages were widespread, affecting parts of England and Scotland.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended emergency workers and expressed solidarity with affected communities.
As Storm Bert clears, western Europe braces for its impact, with high wind warnings issued for parts of Germany and France.
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