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After being driven to extinction by commercial hunting, the melancholic songs of humpback whales were heard below the seas. Decades later, it is regaining its natural vigor. Behind the deafening noise of the industrial fishing vessels, lamentations and melancholic songs are perceived. It is no coincidence: humpback whales felt lonely, following the significant decline in numbers that had been seen in the oceans for decades. However, this behavior appears to have been reversed in Australia: with the species' re-establishment in the southern region, it appears that humpback whales no longer need their melancholic songs. Instead, they are able to spend more time with their family and friends, which makes them feel less alone. Also read: Humpback whales are born in Mexico to learn to survive A community wound that is healing Humpback whales inherit their language to their offspring through song. Without many specimens in sight, the hatchlings could only learn sad songs. This phenomenon was first detected in the 1970s, when a team of biologists submerged microphones in the sea to understand how these cetaceans communicated. The researchers were surprised to note that the humpback whales' songs were melancholic. pitiful. As in a heavy lethargy of loneliness. Largely because their mates and family members were being driven to extinction by commercial hunting. “IT WAS HARDER AND DIFFICULT TO FIND SINGERS,” LAMENTS REBECCA DUNLOP, WHO WORKS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND IN BRISBANE. “WHEN THERE WERE LESS OF THEM, THERE WAS A LOT OF SINGING; NOW THAT THERE ARE SO MANY, THERE IS NO NEED TO SING SO MUCH”. With the strict international ban on this practice, one of the greatest success stories in conservation, underwater singing changed. After the end of commercial whaling, the southern po[CENSORED]tion recovered dramatically. In fact, this is considered one of the world's greatest conservation successes. Also read: Bubble net: the unique strategy of humpback whales to feed less gloomy songs As a marine biologist at Dalhousie University (Canada), Boris Worm knows that animals change their behavior as their po[CENSORED]tions recover from extinction. Although he was not involved in the study, he acknowledges that humpback whales' songs and calls are becoming less lugubrious. Although the sea is still awash with the cacophony caused by fishing boats, the increase in the Australian po[CENSORED]tion of the species is a unique opportunity to analyze how their behavior changes. Perhaps, from now on, the language of cetaceans will become more elaborate: they will have more companions with which to share it, and make it more complex. https://www.ngenespanol.com/animales/paran-los-cantos-melancolicos-de-las-ballenas-jorobadas-en-los-mares/

During an enthusiastic one-on-one chat with Citroën chief Vincent Cobée, he proves that the best-laid plans can always be subject to a whim. It’s been set out in writing that under no circumstances am I to drive the Oli, the one-off, £1 million concept car set to go on a nation-tonation tour to energise dealers and customers prior to anyone outside the firm getting behind the wheel. But who does the person who set it out in writing report to? Well, Monsieur Cobée, of course, and as he’s the one asking, who’s to argue? Everyone hurries to prepare the Oli. Autocar has an exclusive. Of sorts. Full disclosure: we’re in an empty show hall in the NEC, Birmingham, not on the open road. But it is a special opportunity, for both giving us an early insight into the Oli’s capability and underlining Cobée’s reputation for forging his own path. The overwhelming impression as I weave round the pillars, stopping, going, turning and only slightly aware that Cobée is in the passenger seat watching over me, is just how remarkably normal the Oli feels to drive. It may look, feel and be remarkable for how it challenges conventions in almost every way, but it’s clear that, with the benefit of a well-sorted electric platform to sit on, there’s no hint of a compromise in how it drives as a result. The view? Terrific. The seats? Comfortable. The minimalist interior? A perfect statement of the point the Oli makes. Not all will make production soon, but they hint at a process that is likely to drip feed into showrooms, starting with the upcoming C3 Aircross. Acceleration is ample, steering alert, progress silent even on what are presumably rock-hard tyres, and ride impossible to judge on a show hall floor. “How long can I keep going?” Nerves fade and enjoyment rises as we drive round and round. “As long as you like: it’s just you and me now. Do donuts if you want!” Cobée laughs, sensing my rising enjoyment and awe, if not the head-scratching my continuing lappery is evidently causing the assembled team. I don’t donut but I do complete a few more runs. Why not? If this is the future, I’m all in. Citroen Oli concept is radical vision of £23k family EV The Citroën Oli is a new concept car illustrating the brand’s renewed commitment to affordability and sustainability, heralding an array of new technologies earmarked for upcoming cars. An adventure-oriented pick-up similar in stature to the Citroën C3 Aircross, it doesn’t preview a production car (despite being road-legal) but rather serves as an embodiment of the marque's new ‘back to right’ philosophy. Design director Pierre Leclercq said the concept shows “the future is bright” and that “making something clever and affordable doesn’t mean that it has to be horrible; it [can] be fun and exciting.” The headlines are a hypothetical price tag of around €25,000 (£22,560), a weight of around 1000kg, plus a 248-mile range from a relatively small 40kWh battery and a single electric motor. However, it’s the concept’s design and construction that have the biggest implications for production-bound cars. Bumpers The front and rear bumpers are identical, as on the Citroën Ami. This reduces costs, both in manufacturing and repairing, as well as environmental impact, because only one set of moulds is required. On the whole, the car is made from 50% recycled material and is 100% recyclable. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/citroen-oli-concept-car-first-drive

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has threatened legal action against at least one of the women making rape and human trafficking claims against him. Lawyers for the woman in the US say a "cease-and-desist" letter was sent by a US law firm in December, on behalf of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. The letter threatened to sue the woman and her parents for $300m (£249m) if she did not retract her statements. A lawyer for the Tates said they were pursuing valid claims for defamation. The BBC has seen a redacted copy of the letter, apparently sent on behalf of the brothers. "In April 2022," it reads, "you falsely stated to a third party that our Client human trafficked you, abused you and held you against your will […] You have repeated false and defamatory statements to the police, the media, and another United States citizen about the Tate brothers." Tate was violent and coercive, says ex-girlfriend Romanian court rejects Andrew Tate's custody appeal Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently being held in preventative custody in Romania, while police investigate allegations of trafficking and rape, which both men deny. Benjamin Bull - who works for the National Centre on Sexual Exploitation - says his client is a key witness in the Romanian investigation, and that the letter was designed to do "one thing and one thing only": "[It] was intended to shut down the witness; stop the witness from bringing testimony forward in any proceedings," he said. "They want these young ladies to climb into a hole and hide, never come forward [or] describe what they saw and what happened to them. It's clearly an effort to intimidate." Lawyers for the Tates have confirmed to the BBC that the cease-and-desist letter was sent in December, as a civil matter for defamation and slander in the US, but deny any intimidation. Tina Glandian, one of their legal advisors, said there was nothing abnormal in them pursuing valid legal claims for defamation. "The fact that [the Tates] are incarcerated right now is not a basis for them not to pursue their legal rights," she said. The investigation into rape and trafficking allegations is believed to rest, at least partly, on the testimony of six women. No charges have yet been brought. The Tates' legal team have also revealed that the brothers filed criminal complaints in Romania last April against two women, including the witness who received the cease-and-desist letter in December. Ms Glandian said the criminal complaints in April were filed in response to allegations that two women were being held against their will by the Tate brothers. "There was no evidence whatsoever of that," she said, "which is why [the Tates] were not arrested in April. [At that time], they were nothing but victims of false allegations, and they had every right to file criminal complaints for having their homes raided [and] property seized." The results of those criminal complaints are still pending, she says. Benjamin Bull, who represents some of the witnesses in the current Tate investigation, says the impact of legal action on his clients has been upsetting and intimidating. But Dani Pinter, part of the same legal team, says it is not just the threat of legal action that is intimidating, but the online harassment many of her clients receive for speaking out. "Regular, high production value videos, meant to embarrass and harass them, are shared among Tate's followers," she told me. "Making really salacious claims, attempting to slut shame them, saying they're liars. But included in that is their private information - where they work, who their family members are - with the clear intention to incite harassment. And it's working." The two alleged victims she represents have been getting death threats, she says. "They're scared to death. They're both in hiding. They feel they can't settle anywhere, because people are trying to find them." Prosecutors have been careful to keep the names of the six women in their case strictly confidential. But some have had their full names published on social media. And the names of two witnesses even appeared in a statement to the BBC from the Tates' US communications team. The BBC is not naming them publicly. Andrew Tate and his brother have no access to their social media while in custody, but they've built a vast and loyal network of fans and supporters who are very active online. Some accounts appear to be fully-staffed operations, regularly releasing videos and documents designed to undermine the testimony of witnesses and other women making allegations against the Tates. Earlier this week, one of the most active accounts published the full name, social media handles and WhatsApp messages of one of the alleged victims in the investigation. The BBC has approached the account for comment, but has not yet received a response. Even those who barely break the surface of this story can find themselves a target. Daria Gusa spoke to the BBC and others about receiving a private message from Andrew Tate's Instagram account when she was 16 years old. It followed the same pattern laid out by him in online speeches about how to win a woman's attention and gain influence over her. She did not allege that he had committed any crime. "I got a bunch of messages," she told me. "Most were from people saying I was lying or calling me a slut." But she also received "10 to 15 threats" online. "I had a guy texting me, telling me 'I know you're studying at this university, the schedule is published online, I know where you are'" Daria said. Several of her friends, who also appear to have had contact with him, have refused to speak out about their experiences, she says. "It's not just the people who work for him," she explained. "It's that there are basically millions of men out there who really idolise these people, and would do anything to protect them and their image, so I think it's completely justifiable that so many girls don't want to speak out." It is not clear exactly who runs some of the most active accounts defending the Tates, or how much cooperation exists between them. But the risks for women making public allegations against Andrew Tate can be high, and they can come from many directions. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64683923

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Technology to remove the planet-warming greenhouse gas CO2 from our atmosphere must be urgently ramped up, leading climate experts say in a new report. Scientists say big cuts in CO2 emissions won't be enough to limit global warming. And nature alone will not remove enough of it from the air. CO2 is the most important gas warming the planet, and is emitted when fossil fuels such as gas and oil are burnt. "To limit warming to 2C or lower, we need to accelerate emissions reductions. But the findings of this report are clear: we also need to increase carbon removal too," says lead author Dr Steve Smith from Oxford University. "Many new methods are emerging with potential." There's consensus among scientists that the world is warming primarily because emissions of CO2 (estimated at 33 billion tonnes in 2021) far exceed the amount that is being removed (this report suggests two billion tonnes a year). Until emissions and removals are balanced - so called "net-zero" - global temperatures are predicted to rise. But getting there won't be easy. The latest UN climate reports say to fully achieve "net zero" there will need to be some CO2 removal, so called "negative emissions", to compensate for sectors that can't easily decarbonise. Currently almost all of the world's CO2 removal occurs through natural processes. That's primarily plants and trees taking in CO2 from the air, and the soil absorbing and storing it. But there are limits to how much nature can do. For example, how much more of the world can realistically be given over to forests? Some optimistic scenarios suggest that natural CO2 removal could be doubled by 2050, but that's still only about 4 billion tonnes of CO2 a year. Technological solutions? This new report titled "The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal" says that to restrict and reduce global temperatures in the future there needs to be investment in developing technological solutions now. The methods it cites are all fairly new, and at different stages of development and deployment. Put together they currently only make up a tiny fraction of the worlds CO2 removal. One, known as BECCS, involves incorporating CO2 capture into biomass-based electricity-generation, in which organic matter such as crops and wood pellets are burned to produce power. Other options include: huge facilities where the carbon is extracted from the air before being stored in the ground; the use of specially treated charcoal (biochar) that locks in carbon; and "enhanced rock weathering" - loosely based on the carbon removal that occurs with natural erosion. The use of CO2 removal technologies is not without its critics. Some campaigners doubt that they can be cost effective and fear that they can be an excuse to defer and delay the transition away from fossil fuel use. This report stresses that removing CO2 should not be seen as a "silver bullet" to tackle climate change but that meeting the UN's climate goals will require technology as well as nature to reduce greenhouse gas levels. That all assumes that global CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels will, as pledged at numerous climate summits, fall rapidly. So far yearly emissions have yet to start a downward trend. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64321623

Between sunscreen and microplastics, coral reefs are facing the worst extinction on record in contemporary history. Human beings imagine the end of the world as the collapse of civilization. Hollywood paints it as the collapse of the Statue of Liberty, and other icons that the United States consecrates in its collective imagination. However, for sharks and rays in Fiji this catastrophe is already happening: the extinction of coral reefs is already happening, and it is potentially irreversible. A fair parallel would be seeing collapsed buildings after an unholy cyclone. According to a study published in Nature, X's coral reefs suffer the worst deterioration in recent history. To the point that 60% of the sharks and rays that depend on this ecosystem could disappear in this century. Also read: Sharks are functionally extinct in most coral reefs 3 main axes of destruction This is not the first alert that the scientific community issues about the situation of sharks in reefs. In December 2020, a study also published in Nature analyzed 371 reefs from around the world. After compiling the data and comparing the health of the ecosystems, the researchers found that sharks are "functionally extinct" in nearly 20 percent of the reefs studied. Currently, the main threats driving the extinction of coral reefs are the following: overfishing Pollution Climate change These three axes of destruction are leaving a quarter of the marine species that exist on the planet without habitat. The case of sharks and rays is delicate, since they play an important role in these delicate ecosystems that "cannot be filled by other species," explains Samantha Sherman, from Simon Fraser University in Canada and the wildlife group TRAFFIC International. . Above all, because sharks are the main predators of these marine ecosystems. In contrast, rays are classified as 'filter feeders', regulating the po[CENSORED]tion of species that are in their daily diet. More context: The lack of oxygen in the coral reefs of the Caribbean is suffocating their species Talking in the future is costing us the present For the study, the researchers looked at 134 different species of sharks and rays that inhabit coral reefs. Mainly in the western part of the Atlantic, southeast of Asia. All of them have been listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as threatened or vulnerable. For Sherman, leader of the study, industrial overfishing is the main threat for these ecosystems to survive: "MANY SPECIES THAT WE THOUGHT WERE COMMON ARE DECLINING AT AN ALARMING RATE AND ARE BECOMEING HARDER TO FIND IN SOME PLACES," IT LAMENTED IN A COMMUNICATION. Between sunscreen, microplastics and lack of oxygen, the color of coral reefs is fading. It can well be said that the extinction of this ecosystem resembles a necropolis of marine life. https://www.ngenespanol.com/animales/consecuencias-de-la-extincion-de-los-arrecifes-de-coral-para-la-biosfera/

French performance brand Alpine's upcoming flagship electric models will be crossover rivals to the Porsche Macan and Porsche Cayenne, and could be built on a Lotus platform. The two models will further expand the Renault-owned sporting brand’s electric range after the launch of the Alpine R5 hot hatch and the GT X-over sports crossover. The pair, due in 2027 and 2028, are crossovers “in the segment of Porsche Macan and Cayenne, more or less”, Laurent Rossi told journalists as Alpine posted its earnings figures for 2022. Alpine will have to look beyond the Renault Group for a platform, Rossi said. Lotus owner Geely is the “most natural” partner for the project outside the Renault-Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance given the current projects between Renault and the Chinese company, Rossi said. Alpine is working with Lotus on an electric replacement for the A110 while Renault and Geely last October agreed a 50/50 partnership to build internal combustion powertrains. Lotus has said it’s happy to work with partners wanting to re-use the platform from the new Eletre SUV, as well as a new platform that would underpin the smaller Lotus Type 134 crossover coming in 2024. Nissan is also in the frame to supply Alpine with a platform given it plays in the larger D/E segments in the US, however the Japanese brand isn’t a logical partner, Rossi said. “The difficulty is Alpine a different animal. We are creating a slightly different category in terms expected performance for customers,” he added. The two Alpine cars will be in the “lifestyle branch” of the brand’s line-up, rather than outright sports machines, according to Rossi. “These are going to be two-tonne, five-metre-long cars. You’re not going to make a sports car, unless you’re Ferrari,” he said. However they would still deliver the sensation of a performance machine with excellent acceleration and handing, he promised. “Handling is made a bit easier at cost with electrification because you can have differentiated torque on each wheel,” he said. As with Lotus, Alpine is keen to emphasise that its 'racing pedigree' will continue to play a role in product development, irrespective of market segment. The styling of the cars will make them more coupé-crossovers than upright SUVs, Rossi said. The twin Alpine models would rival Lotus’s SUVs as well as the new electric Porsche Macan due in 2024 and the electric Cayenne due later. Alpine would also need to compete against more sporting electric SUVs from the likes of BMW, Mercedes and Audi, as well as Maserati’s electric Grecale Folgore SUV. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/alpine-mulls-lotus-platform-new-electric-luxury-suvs

Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on a film set when he fired a prop gun. Mr Baldwin had been rehearsing a scene for the Western film Rust when the shooting happened at a ranch near Sante Fe, New Mexico in October 2021. Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film's armourer, will also be charged. Lawyers for both said they intended to fight the charges in court. Santa Fe's District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced the charges on Thursday, adding that they would be filed by the end of the month. "Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter," the statement read. "I have determined that there is sufficient evidence." "On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice," she said. Both face up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 (£4,040) fine if convicted. They will be tried by a jury, prosecutors said. Film director Joel Souza was also wounded in the shooting, but prosecutors said no charges would be filed in connection with that. The film's assistant director David Halls entered a guilty plea to a misdemeanour charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon, prosecutors said. He will spend six months serving probation. In a statement, a lawyer for Ms Hutchins' husband, Matthew, said he supported the filing of the charges. "It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law," he said. But Mr Baldwin's lawyer, Luke Nikas, called the decision "a terrible miscarriage of justice". "Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun - or anywhere on the movie set," Mr Nikas said. "He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win." Ms Gutierrez Reed's lawyer, meanwhile, said the announcement was the result of a "very flawed investigation and an inaccurate understanding of the full facts". "Hannah is, and has always been, very emotional and sad about this tragic accident," Todd Bullion said. "But she did not commit involuntary manslaughter." Ms Hutchins died in hospital shortly after she was shot in the chest by a prop gun fired by Mr Baldwin on set. The incident resulted in accusations of negligence and led to calls for better safety protocols on film sets. An initial investigation into the incident found there was "a degree of neglect", producers were fined more than $136,000 by the New Mexico Environment Department for failing to enforce safety protocols. The film's production company, Rust Movie Productions, argued that it was not responsible for supervising the film set, "much less for supervising specific protocols such as the maintenance and loading of weapons". After the shooting, Mr Baldwin said the gun had misfired. He added that he did not pull the trigger and was not aware that it was loaded. "I don't know what happened on that set. I don't know how that bullet arrived in that gun. I don't know," he said. Mr Baldwin has also filed a lawsuit against several people involved with the film, including Ms Gutierrez Reed and Mr Halls, alleging that they both failed to check the gun carefully. In October, the 64-year-old actor and the film's production company reached a settlement for an undisclosed amount with the family of Ms Hutchins. It came after the cinematographer's husband filed a wrongful death lawsuit which alleged violations of industry standards. "All of us believe Halyna's death was a terrible accident," Mr Hutchins said in a statement at the time. "I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame." Production of the film had been scheduled to resume this year, with Mr Hutchins on board as executive producer. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64337761

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Cryptocurrency firms Gemini and Genesis have been charged by US regulators with illegally selling crypto assets to hundreds of thousands of investors. The companies are accused of breaking the law by offering and selling the products through their joint programme, Gemini Earn, which launched in 2021. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in charge of the case. Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss - known for their legal dispute with Facebook. Tyler called the complaint "disappointing", and said his company looks forward to defending itself. Genesis, which is owned by the crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group, has so far not commented on the charges. Public feud Gary Gensler, who chairs the SEC, said: "Today's charges build on previous actions to make clear to the marketplace and the investing public that crypto lending platforms and other intermediaries need to comply with our time-tested securities laws. "Doing so best protects investors. It promotes trust in markets. It's not optional. It's the law." FTX: Collapsed crypto giant recovers over $5bn of assets UK Treasury considers plan for digital pound YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure Over the past week, a public feud has erupted between the Winklevoss brothers and Barry Silbert, the chief executive of Digital Currency Group, the parent company of Genesis. It related to Gemini Earn, which was sold to investors as an opportunity to make up to 7.4% in interest on their crypto currency holdings. When FTX filed for bankruptcy last November, Genesis halted customer withdrawals saying it lacked sufficient liquid assets because of the volatility of the market. This had a knock-on impact for 340,000 customers using Gemini Earn, leaving them unable to take out their crypto assets. Cameron Winklevoss claims Digital Currency Group owes $900m (£737m) to clients of his firm Gemini as a result and accused Mr Silbert's group of "defrauding" his customers. A Digital Currency Group spokesperson rejected the accusations, saying they were "malicious, false and defamatory attacks" and describing them as a "desperate and unconstructive publicity stunt". 'Wild West' The SEC regulates financial markets in the US and has enforcement powers to launch civil actions against companies it believes has breached laws. Through its complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, it is seeking to hit both companies with civil penalties and make them repay "ill-gotten gains". Earlier this week, Mr Gensler described crypto as the "Wild West". These latest charges come as US officials crack down on the sector after the uproar caused by the bankruptcy of FTX and Alameda Research. Their founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is accused of fraud after diverting funds deposited by millions of customers on his FTX platform, and transferring them without authorisation to Alameda, a hedge fund. Mr Bankman-Fried denies the charges. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-64265440