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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Divers exploring ancient shipwreck find artifacts, retrieve wreckage
Divers exploring the centuries-old Antikythera wreck retrieved intact pieces of the ship and found artifacts that shed light on life aboard the craft. The Antikythera shipwreck dates back to the first century, according to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The wreck site is near Crete. The ship was a trading or cargo vessel. First discovered in the spring of 1900, it has been the subject of multiple investigations since then. Previously, divers found life-size marble statues of horses, jewelry and hundreds of works of art and other artifacts. Human remains were also found aboard the ship in the 1970s. The most recent expedition was led by the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece and took place between May and June 2025, according to a news release. One of the main goals of the expedition was to retrieve three outer planks joined to the ship's internal frame. This "rare set" of hull fragments was found in 2024, but could not be removed from the wreck until this dive, the school said. The recovery of the planks and frame confirm the construction method used to create the ship, and offers "valuable insight into ancient naval techniques," the school said. The wood itself appears to be elm and oak and may date back as far as 235 BCE, the school said. The construction method used, where the outer hull is built before the internal parts of the ship, dates to between the fourth and first century BCE. It's not clear if the pieces are from the ship's upper segment, a smaller vessel or a repair that may have been done. Researchers are studying the pieces to learn more about them, the school said. The divers also found small fragments of a nude male statue. The statue's marble base and part of the left leg was clearly identified. Other fragments are trapped within the wreck site and cannot currently be extracted, the school said. A terracotta mortar used for crushing and mixing food was also found in the wreck. Meanwhile, a number of Chian amphorae, a type of Ancient Greek jar used for storage and transport, were found "spread across two distinct zones of the wreck," the school said. The divers exploring the wreck had to take extra steps to ensure they could safely search the area, the school said. The wreck is about 140 to 170 feet below the surface, which is too deep for standard scuba diving but too shallow for remotely-operated vehicles, according to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The Swiss School of Archaeology divers used closed-circuit rebreathers with gas mixes to ensure they could safely explore the wreck. Underwater drones also monitored the dive in real-time. Sneak peek: Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15? Everything we know so far about the deadly Texas floods Philadelphia nonprofit teaches kids how to ride horses and transforms lives
Daily Express
06-07-2025
- General
- Daily Express
‘Kou chong' maker shares technique with readers
Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: Chian collecting bamboo leaves which she uses as kuih chang wrappings. KOU Chong, more popularly known as Kuih Chang, is a traditional Chinese delicacy that is not only delicious but also worth buying for foodies. Originally from China, the dumpling's unique triangular shape makes it easily recognisable and it is customarily prepared by the Chinese community each year. Advertisement The writer recently had the opportunity to learn and assist in preparing this dish from a friend, and is eager to share this knowledge with readers. According to Liew Chew Chian, who is in her early 60s, the two essential ingredients to prepare in advance are bamboo leaves and glutinous rice. Other ingredients include sliced meat, white beans, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, candied winter melon, dried prawns and salted egg yolks. The candied winter melon is boiled, while the other ingredients are stir-fried separately using Chinese cooking techniques before being mixed with the glutinous rice, which must be soaked for at least four hours beforehand. 'The next step involves wrapping the mixture using bamboo leaves that have been soaked overnight, then dried and boiled for an hour to make them pliable and to remove any dirt or itchiness from the leaves,' said Chian. 'Wrapping and tying the dumplings with coarse thread or nylon string requires skill to ensure that the dumplings don't unravel or come loose during boiling. 'If we grow our own bamboo plants, this can help reduce the cost of making the dumplings,' she added. Chian, a Hokkien Chinese, inherited the skill of making and wrapping kuih chang from her father, who migrated from China to North Borneo around the 1940s and later married a local woman. Every year, Chian continues the tradition of preparing kuih chang in honour of the Dumpling Festival (also known as the Dragon Boat Festival). The final step is to boil the dumplings for at least three hours to ensure they are thoroughly cooked and delicious to eat. Each cooked dumpling is sold for between RM8 and RM12, typically available at coffee shops or night markets. Once drained and cooled, the dumplings can last for up to five days at room temperature, and for a longer period if stored in the refrigerator.
Miami Herald
03-07-2025
- Science
- Miami Herald
Ancient shipwreck hid dozens of treasures — until now. See the finds in Greece
Off the coast of a Greek island sits the Antikythera shipwreck, a 2,000-year-old wreck with a story that inspired an Indiana Jones movie. From its beginnings as an accidental discovery to the recent excavation of its ancient treasures, the wreck's secrets are still being uncovered. Sponge divers happened upon the Antikythera shipwreck, named after the nearby island, in 1900. Initial explorations identified the ship as a trading vessel sunk during the first century B.C. and recovered a geared mechanical device. The mysterious item helped with astronomy calculations and later inspired the 2023 film 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' Despite being 'the richest ancient wreck ever discovered,' research on the Antikythera wreck has historically been quite limited, according to the international team leading work at the site. For decades, the shipwreck sat too deep for regular scuba divers but not deep enough for remotely operated vehicles. Marine archaeologists finally began exploring the 2,000-year-old ship in recent years with the aid of specialized technology. One such project began in 2021 and ended this summer, Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sports said in a July 1 news release. Photos shared by Return to Antikythera in a news release show some of the latest artifacts recovered from the wreck. This year, the team focused on bringing a section of the ancient wooden hull back to the surface, officials said. The planks were located in 2024 about 700 feet away from the original wreck and interpreted as possible evidence of a second sunken ship. Researchers did an initial analysis of the wood and tentatively dated it to around 235 B.C., officials said. The newly recovered planks were also thinner than planks from the original wreck site, suggesting they could be from a second smaller ship. Marine archaeologists also identified more fragments of ancient sculptures, including a male standing figure, the ministry said. Most of these artifacts were too encrusted to be removed. A photo shows one statue piece, part of a person's bare foot, that was brought to the surface. Other artifacts found on the Antikythera wreck included some pottery fragments identified as Chian amphorae and one rare type of spouted basin known as a clay mortar, officials said. The clay pot was used for preparing food aboard the ship, so archaeologists hope it will provide more information about the crew's diet and daily life. Researchers plan to continue analyzing their finds. It's unclear if the team plans to do any further excavations. Antikythera Island is roughly 150 miles southwest of Athens and north of Crete. Google Translate was used to translate the news release from Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Return to Antikythera.
Mint
28-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
SAIL share price edges lower ahead of Q4 Results: Here is what analysts expect
Stock Market Today: SAIL share price edged lower during the intraday trades on Wednesday ahead of Q4 Results. The SAIL share price was trading up to 1% lower on Wednesday on a day when the Indian Stock Market also was under pressure. Here is what analysts expect Steel Authority of India Ltd or SAIL is expected to benefit from decline in the raw material prices on a sequential basis though the Steel prices have seen some pressure. Due too weak local consumption and demand in China, rising exports and excess Chian supplies kept pressure on global pricing. China remains largest consumer of commodities in the world and hence China supply demand remains key for global metal prices. The safeguard duty in India is supporting domestic prices, even though the US tariff conflict has turned into a possible challenge for the sector. Average Hot Rolled Coil or HRC price benchmark fell in Q4FY25, down 11% year on year as per Axis Securities. On sequential basis with price recovery taking place towards the end of Q4FY25. the HRC price benchmark was down just 1% sequentially. As per Motilal Oswal Financial Services Data Coking coal (premium HCC) continued its downward trajectory, with average premium HCC coking coal prices declining by $ 20/per tonne sequentially to $200 a tonne in 4QFY25. In 4QFY25, ferrous companies have projected a coking coal advantage of $10–15 per tonne, as per MOFSL Also, iron ore prices largely have remained stable on a sequential Basis. Analysts have been expecting subdued costs to be the main reason for the margins to improve. The improvement in Steel prices will somewhat be apparent starting in 1QFY26. Axis Securities expect SAIL's Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation or Ebitda to increase on a sequential basis by 35% Motilal Oswal also expects Volume to see healthy growth and Q4 performance to be driven by some recovery in steel price and reduced coal costs. MOFSL expects Net profit for SAIL to come at around ₹ 790 crore , an improvement over ₹ 140 crore in the previous quarter though still lower than ₹ 1130 Crore in the year ago quarter The revenues of SAIL at around ₹ 29220 crore are likely to rise 19.3% sequentially and 11.3% year on year as per MOFSL estimates Management guidance on the debt reduction plan will be watched by investors as per analysts. Also the guidance on both domestic and international steel prices and capital expenditure plans by SAIL will be watched for as per analysts Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
