Personal DNA data soon available to all
deCode Genetics in Iceland is joining a handful of other companies breaking into the market of genetic information databases that are available to mem...
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Fishing industry loses faith in research institute
The once well-respected Marine Research Institute (MRI) in Iceland has lost the support of many local fisherman this year who expressed their lack of ...
Largest torrent site in Iceland shut down
Efforts by a consortium of anti-piracy organisations were finally successful last week in shutting down Iceland’s largest BitTorrent website. The webs...
Wind power network proposed for Europe
An energy network stretching across 5,000 miles could cut carbon emissions in Europe by as much as 25% according to scientists. The proposed scheme wo...
Large number of earthquakes in Iceland
Fifteen earthquakes hit the north side of Langjökull glacier in the interior of Iceland on Monday. The largest measured 4.4 on the Richter scale and w...
Glitnir to develop first geothermal power plants in India and Nepal
Nordic bank Glitnir and Indian energy company LNJ Bhilwara Group last week signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to collaborate in developing geo...
Icelandic drilling project sheds light on ‘black smokers’
Researchers from Stanford University, the University of Oregon, UC David and UC Riverside are hoping that research into hydrothermal land vents in the...
Inspired doubles commitments to Responsibililty in Gambling Trust
Visit the Inspired Gaming Group website for the current Inspired Gaming share price. Inspired Gaming Group plc (Inspired) has reviewed its commitment ...