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Drawing heat from hell

March 27, 2012 in Technology
Water near glowing magma is so hot and under such high pressure that it has ten times the energy of normal geothermal sources. Can the Icelanders make use of this heat from the underworld?

The North is barbaric and sublime

January 29, 2012 in Society & Culture
Many associate the North with wealth and progress. But ancient stereotypes of barbaric Vikings and primitive ignorance are still alive and kicking, says Icelandic historian.

Understand the uterus and get fewer premature babies

February 5, 2012 in Health
A better understanding of in the way the uterus works could significantly reduce the number of preterm births. Icelandic researchers are looking into new methods of solving the problem.

Air-traffic shutdown justified

November 14, 2011 in Environment
Last year’s closing of flight zones due to the eruption of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull was justified, considering the potential damage from the ash, a new study concludes.

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New genetic research highlights influences on children’s development

May 17, 2012 in Natural Sciences
Two normally occurring variants in hitherto unknown genes influence the size of children’s heads. International research has set new standards for studies in genes’ importance for children’s development.
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