Researchers discover genetic code for Greenland diabetes
Danish geneticists have finally got to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the higher-than-average incidences of type 2 diabetes among Greenlanders.
Snow in June? Only in Norway
The northern Norwegian city of Tromso experienced a freak summer snowfall on Monday after freezing wind from the North Pole saw temperatures plummet.
Huge ice structures discovered hidden beneath Greenland ice sheet
Massive ice structures as wide as Manhattan and as tall as skyscrapers have been discovered beneath Greenland’s ice sheet.
Norwegian Army to use Oculus Rift virtual reality headset system for tank operations
The Norwegian Army is to be utilising the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset system for combat operations using its armoured tanks.
UK concerned about threat of Icelandic volcanoes
A UK government report has claimed that if one of Iceland’s “super volcanoes” erupted, it could pose just as big a threat to security as nuclear terro...
Green landscape discovered beneath Greenland ice sheet
Before the ice sheet that today covers the majority of Greenland formed, there was a time when the lush, forested landscape covered the region – now r...
Scientists: Hekla volcano could erupt soon
Hekla volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Iceland, could be ready to erupt in the near future, claimed a geologist from the University of Ice...
Innovative Finns create 15,000 new inventions annually
The Finnish Invention Foundation finances around 150 new inventions each year, with enthusiastic Finns coming up with a whopping 15,000 new ideas annu...