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Great Tit tackles earlier springs

April 30, 2013 in Natural Sciences

Species could be more resistant to climate change than simple models suggest.

Icelandic men sing for country, camaraderie and self-therapy

January 17, 2013 in Society & Culture

Male voice choirs hold a special place in Icelandic culture. Singing is a vital part of everyday life and is about national identity, being with other men, and dealing with life's ups and downs.

How Vikings killed time

November 19, 2012 in Society & Culture

The Vikings played ball, lifted stones and wrestled. Often the games turned violent and bloody, occasionally resulting in death.

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.