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Divers pulled a stunning 2,500-year-old marble horse from the waters off Sicily, possibly solving a century-old archaeological mystery. The ancient Greek sculpture may belong to one of the most extraordinary temples ever built. ##
Deep beneath Sicily, a working salt mine doubles as an underground wonderland with naturally rainbow-striped walls and a cathedral carved from pure salt. The centuries-old mine produces half a million tons of salt annually while showcasing nature's artistry.
While northern Europe struggles with heatwaves, Sicilians have kept cool for generations without expensive air conditioning. These time-tested methods could help anyone survive rising temperatures affordably.
Raphael Anggoman just proved Indonesian racers can compete with the world's best, taking first place at an international electric kart championship in Italy. His victory opens doors for a new generation of motorsport talent back home.
Sicily just flipped the switch on Italy's biggest solar farm, a massive clean energy project that will power more than 140,000 homes. The 243-megawatt Fénix solar farm marks a major step forward in Italy's push to double its solar capacity by 2030.
Mount Etna dumps 12,000 tonnes of ash daily on nearby towns, but farmers have discovered it's actually a gift. They're turning the volcanic nuisance into free, sustainable fertilizer that boosts crops and cuts chemical use.
A French company just installed a high-voltage power cable nearly two miles underwater, breaking their own world record set just three months ago. The breakthrough helps prove that clean energy can travel through the deepest parts of our oceans.
Italy now has enough solar projects in the pipeline to power millions of homes, with nearly 10 GW ready to break ground. The Mediterranean nation is quietly building one of Europe's most ambitious clean energy futures.
A volunteer diver cleaning deadly fishing nets from a Mediterranean shipwreck came face to face with a critically endangered great white shark. The rare encounter highlighted both the importance of ocean cleanup work and the hidden life still thriving in these waters.
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While removing deadly ghost nets from the Mediterranean Sea, volunteer divers captured the first-ever underwater footage of an adult great white shark in the region. The rare encounter highlights both the ocean's hidden resilience and the urgent need to protect it.
A sleek new hydrogen train designed for Italy's historic narrow-gauge railways will run entirely on sunshine, eliminating over 2,100 tons of CO2 annually. Unlike other hydrogen trains in Europe, this one produces its own clean fuel through solar-powered electrolysis.
Italy's solar energy production hit an all-time high in 2025, marking a major milestone in the country's clean energy transition. National grid operator Terna confirmed the record-breaking achievement as solar continues powering more Italian homes than ever before.
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Three spiky-headed egret chicks fighting in their New Jersey nest just won the grand prize in Smithsonian Magazine's 23rd annual photo contest. The image beat out 17,000 submissions from 108 countries to claim top honors. #
Ancient hunter-gatherers crossed 85 kilometers of open Mediterranean Sea to reach Malta 8,500 years ago, over 1,000 years earlier than previously known. The discovery is rewriting what we thought Stone Age peoples could accomplish.
Italy just approved 566 solar energy projects that will help businesses in the country's southern regions power themselves with clean energy. With over €200 million still available, hundreds more companies could join the green energy revolution.
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered a 2,000-year-old basilica in Fano that experts can link with absolute certainty to Vitruvius, the legendary father of architecture. After 500 years of searching, researchers finally matched the building's exact layout to descriptions in the oldest surviving architecture text ever written.
Italy's job market just delivered its best news in years, adding 80,000 new positions in January while unemployment dropped to 5.1%. The milestone signals growing economic strength across one of Europe's largest economies.
Majestic griffon vultures have returned to Sardinia's skies after disappearing four decades ago, marking one of Italy's most remarkable wildlife comebacks. The birds of prey are now breeding successfully across the Mediterranean island.
Italian authorities discovered a 1,700-year-old merchant ship carrying fish sauce during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. They're keeping the location secret to protect this time capsule from looters.
Scientists detected the most powerful neutrino ever recorded after it traveled billions of light years from a black hole-powered blazar to Earth. The discovery helps us understand the universe's most extreme particle accelerators.
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