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BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
BBC Learning English - Learning English from the News / Octopuses and fish work together
() ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The story Scientists have discovered fish and octopuses that work together to hunt for food. During dives in the red sea, a team of scientists filmed octopuses and fish for 120 hours. They found that octopuses will sometimes punch fish that aren't working as part of the team. Experts want to study the underwater behaviour more to find out whether octopuses can remember certain fish who have been bad teammates in the past. News headlines Octopuses and fish caught on camera hunting as a team Nature Octopus packs a punch to direct hunting groups Cosmos, Australia Fish join forces with octopuses to hunt but get a sucker punch if they slack off The Times, UK Key words and phrases caught on camera discovered doing something through a photo or video recording The dogs were caught on camera chewing the sofa while their owner was out. packs a punch has a lot of power or effect I really want my wedding speech to pack a punch and make everyone laugh. slack off stop working hard I know you hate your job, but you can't slack off every day. You'll get fired! Next If you like learning English from the news, click here
Arab News
4 days ago
- Health
- Arab News
Iraq probes fish die-off in southern marshes
NAJAF: Iraqi authorities on Monday launched a probe into a mass die-off of fish in the southern marshlands, the latest in a string of such events in recent years. One possible cause for the localized die-off could be a shortage of oxygen sparked by low water flow, increased evaporation and rising temperatures fueled by climate change. Another possible reason could be chemicals used by fishermen to make it easier to catch their prey, local officials and activists told AFP. AFP images showed large quantities of silver fish floating in the marshlands of Ibn Najm near the southern city of Najaf. Buffaloes could be seen surrounded by dead fish, trying to cool themselves off in the water. 'We have received several citizens' complaints,' said chief environmental officer in Najaf, Jamal Abd Zeid, adding that a technical inspection team had been set up. An AFP photographer at the site saw a team of civil servants collecting water from the marshland. Among the issues the team was tasked with probing, Abd Zeid said, were a shortage of water, electrical fishing and the use by fishermen of 'poisons.' For at least five years, Iraq has been hit by successive droughts fueled by climate change. Authorities also blame the construction of dams by neighboring Iran and Turkiye for the drastic drop in flow in Iraq's rivers. The destruction of Iraq's natural environment is only the latest layer of suffering imposed on a country that has endured decades of war and political oppression. 'We need lab tests to determine the exact cause' of the fish die-off, said environmental activist Jassim Assadi. A lack of oxygen caused by low water flow, heat, evaporation and wind were all possible reasons, he said. He said agricultural pesticides could also have led to the mass die-off. Probes into other similar events showed the use of poison in fishing led to mass deaths. 'It is dangerous for public health, as well as for the food chain,' Assadi said. 'Using poison today, then again in a month or two... It's going to accumulate.'
The Sun
26-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
I'm building my dream kitchen on a budget & bagged an £830 fridge freezer FREE – the stench was vile but it was worth it
SHE'S creating her dream kitchen, but is having to do so on a tight budget. So when she saw an £830 fridge freezer on Facebook Marketplace for FREE, Kelly knew she had to nab it. 9 9 9 9 But getting it in, clean and fitting it was anything but easy, and she documented the process on her TikTok page. "It truly is amazing what people get rid of!" she said. She picked the fridge up from a "building site" and was told it was all in working order but just needed a clean. "I'm pretty sure that this hasn't been opened in a long, long time," Kelly admitted. "The stench was unreal and, to top it off, I found fish in there! "I am NOT a fish lover and that expensive salmon is five years old." Once she'd managed to "dispose of" the offending fish, she got to work cleaning the fridge - taking every shelf and drawer out from inside, so that she could give it a deep clean. It needed a lot of "elbow grease", Kelly said, and she got stuck in with sponges, sprays and cleaning brushes. "I used lots of bleach on this thing," she laughed. "It was so strong I'm pretty sure I burnt the nostril hairs off. Stacey Solomon reveals 99p transformation of grubby kitchen unit she picked up on Facebook Marketplace so it looks brand new "It was the only thing that I really felt was going to kill that bacteria because God knows how long that's been growing in there." Once the bottom half - the freezer - was done, Kelly moved onto the fridge, removing each part one at a time, cleaning and putting it back. "This felt like a never-ending job," she sighed. "I love to clean but this was a lot, although very satisfying." Once the "cleaning marathon" was done, Kelly changed the hinges to match the rest of her kitchen, and enlisted the help of her stepdad to rewire the plug, which had been cut off. "We rewired the plug in seconds, attached the doors together and it was done," Kelly said, as she showed herself pushing the fridge freezer into its allocated slot. What are the biggest kitchen trends of 2025? The kitchen is the heart of every home and this year it's taking centre stage, Tracy Coleman, Product Director at High Street TV told Fabulous. Hardworking appliances Space-saving essentials are needed in every room of the house, and the kitchen is no exception, meaning appliances are often doing double (or triple) the job. Expect to see air fryer ovens that roast, bake, and fry or blenders with attachments for everything from chopping to grinding. Health and wellness With people becoming more mindful of what they eat and how it impacts their well-being, kitchen appliances are stepping up to meet the demand for healthier, more balanced lifestyles. Air fryers remain hugely popular, along with blenders and juicers that retain nutrients. Energy-bill conscious Finally, with rising energy bills and an increased focus on sustainability, people are turning to appliances that help reduce power consumption and keep costs down. More people are finding joy in cooking at home as a cost-effective way to enjoy delicious, nutritious meals. Cooking at home doesn't just save money—it's also a fun way to bring the family together or experiment with new recipes. With the right tools, such as multi-functional appliances and smart kitchen gadgets, creating meals at home becomes easier, faster, and more satisfying. "A fully working integrated fridge completely free!" "My best and worst Facebook marketplace find in one!" she captioned the video. "I've been looking for a integrated fridge freezer ever since I bought this unit. "I wasn't prepared to buy new, so will some patience (somehow) but mainly will power I found this baby! "And what a gem it turned out to be!" 9 9 9 9 9
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
East of England news quiz of the week 10-16 May
From group cuddle sessions to a massive fish, how much East of England news can you remember from the past seven days? Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
CBC
07-05-2025
- General
- CBC
These trenches dug by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority have helped boost the local pike population
The authority created spawning bays for the fish at the Perth Wildlife Reserve six years ago after the regular spring spawning areas began drying up in the summer.
