3D technology allows scientists to model Greenland's past VIDEO: See how the scientists used 3D technology to discover new details about Greenland’s past.
Nordic people drank wine 3,000 years ago Researchers have found traces of wine in jars, dating back to 1100 BC. The finds suggest that wine was imported long before previously thought.
Prosperous Vikings whitewashed their walls Archaeologists have found Denmark’s oldest lime kiln near a large Viking hall at a Viking settlement on the Danish island of Zealand.
Greenlandic villages have a future The future is uncertain for many Greenlandic villages, and some will disappear, predicts political scientist, who nevertheless sees hope for the well-functioning villages that have an industrial base.
Great East-West gradient in bowel disease incidence in Europe A massive study reveals a significant difference in the number of people with bowel diseases in certain countries in Eastern and Western Europe. Scientists are still looking for an explanation.
Geophysicist: A Katrina hurricane will strike every two years Increases in Earth’s average temperature will result in far more hurricanes in the future, new study reveals.
Critically endangered Javan leopard caught on camera Camera traps in a remote Indonesian national park have captured photos of the extremely rare Javan leopard.
Melting sea ice makes deep-sea animals grow Scientists are now able to film and observe how life at the bottom of the Arctic Ocean is affected by global warming.
Sun-kissed sulphur reveals volcanic effects on climate Remains from the most powerful volcanic eruptions were branded by the sun before they ended up buried under the polar ice. This discovery enables scientists to find out when the volcanoes controlled the climate.
Storm clouds are full of live bacteria Hailstones are brimming with microscopic life, but mostly from plants, new study reveals.
The Greenland ice sheet will survive global warming The inland ice will not disappear even though Earth’s climate is getting warmer. But the higher temperatures will lead to substantial melting of Antarctica, new study finds.
Mercury pollution robs EU kids of billions Global mercury pollution affects children’s brain functions and thus also their odds of getting a low-salary job. The total annual loss of life earnings amounts to €9 billion.
Warm seas around Greenland may indicate cold European winter Past changes in ocean currents around Greenland coincided with climate change in Northern Europe. The researchers behind the discovery suggest a possible ice-cold winter in Northwestern Europe.
Getting Arctic raw materials requires a gentle hand We must be very careful if we want to preserve the Arctic region’s special natural environment and culture while ensuring that the coming raw materials boom doesn’t turn into a disaster.
Mountains are younger than we think A new study has shaved several million years off the age of mountain ranges following new evaluations of fossils and other impressions of ancient sea animals and plants.
Oilfields have reduced their methane emissions Capturing methane-rich natural gas from oilfields has helped ensure that emissions of methane have been far lower than expected, a new study shows.
Aerial photos from Greenland topple climate models Greenland’s ice sheet is not behaving as scientists have expected, and the climate models must be revised, new research suggests.
Study casts doubt on popular mass extinction theory A new study casts doubt on a popular theory about the mass extinction that occurred in the transition between two geological periods, the Triassic and the Jurassic. The findings give us a better understanding of today’s climate changes, scientists claim.
Greenland is rising out of the sea Melting ice is currently causing Greenland to rise by 3 cm a year. This rate is accelerating, and if the entire ice sheet is to disappear, the island would rise about one kilometre, new GPS readings reveal.
Colour secrets revealed in fossilised fish-eye A Swedish palaeontologist and Danish researchers have now proved that prehistoric fossils still have traces of colouring from the animal’s skin, hair or feathers.
Your sustainable lifestyle could strain distant countries Urban sustainability usually only has a local effect – and attempts at making cities sustainable could actually have negative effects on distant countries. New study sheds light on the hidden pitfalls.
Past climate drives today’s flora Palm communities in Africa and South America differ greatly because the two climates have evolved very differently.
Lack of oxygen led to first mass extinction The first mass extinction of animal life on Earth was previously blamed on a rise in the oxygen concentration in the oceans as a result of a cooler climate. But a new study shows the catastrophe was really caused by a massive decrease in oxygen.
Inuit drum history longer than realised Two 4,500 year-old pieces of frozen wood found in Greenland have added a couple of thousand years to the history of the Inuit drum. But they help little in revealing the drums’ origin.
The Earth has lost a quarter of its water In its early history, the Earth's oceans contained significantly more water than they do today. A new study indicates that hydrogen from split water molecules has escaped into space.
Green spaces boost your health Living close to a green area is likely to make you a healthier and happier person, says report.
The North Pole is on thin ice While the world’s political leaders have left the negotiating table again without an agreement to reduce greenhouse gases, the Arctic has greater problems than ever – 75 percent of the sea ice has disappeared.
Vikings grew barley in Greenland A sensational find at the bottom of an ancient rubbish heap in Greenland suggests that Vikings grew barley on the island 1,000 years ago.
Marine reptiles closer to extinction The number of marine reptiles has fallen sharply in recent years and most species are now threatened with extinction. Man is the culprit, frightening the reptiles and destroying their breeding grounds, say researchers.
Geology behind mass extermination New study challenges the established view that a sudden climate change caused a sharp reduction in the number of animal species.
Winds extend the life of the Arctic icecap The wind plays a much more important role in climate change than previously thought, say Danish researchers, who have mapped the summer ice in the Arctic Ocean going back thousands of years
