Icelander develops a model to improve flight safety

Björn Birnir, who is a professor of mathematics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, has developed new and precise predictive models that he says could help engineers enhance the safety of air travel. Studies show that severe turbulence...

We asked AI 10 immigration questions: here’s what it got wrong

Many foreign nationals are now going to AI for answers to their immigration questions, and risk receiving incorrect or misleading information. We decided to put AI to the test by asking it a series of basic questions on Canadian immigration....

Oldest living animal ever found suggests Atlantic Ocean is close to tipping point, say scientists

Scientists studying clam and cockle shells have found signs that the currents in the Atlantic Ocean may be approaching a “tipping point”, which could have significant consequences for climate patterns. The researchers studied the layers of quahog...

2027 holidays to five countries are already selling out due to rare total solar eclipse

On August 2, 2027, the Sun will 'go out' for up to six minutes. The incredible phenomenon will be most visible across North of Africa and parts of the Middle East A rare full eclipse will take place on August 2(Image: AFP or licensors) A rare...

Submarine Partnership Pitched By Germany And Norway To Canada

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Germany is offering for Canada to join its Type 212CD submarine program, alongside Norway, as part of a broader...

Vaishnaw inspects high-tech passenger lounge at New Delhi Railway Station

More News 11 Oct 2025 | 3:57 PMNew Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today inspected the newly constructed Yatri Suvidha Kendra at the New Delhi Railway Station, a move aimed at easing passenger flow and enhancing the...

The Spa Hotel at Iceland’s Iconic Blue Lagoon Can Be the Ultimate Solo Retreat

A hotel receptionist, Nikos, led me to The Retreat Spa, tucked discreetly behind a large, sliding black door. As soon as the door slid open, I caught sight of steam curling up from the lagoon outside and hotel guests bobbing around the milky...

Rare Cocos Booby stuns birders at Lake Tahoe, showcases power of Citizen Science

Cocos Booby at Ski Run Marina. | Sarah Mayhew, TINS The sighting of a rare Cocos Booby (a species of seabird split from the Brown Booby in late 2024) in South Lake Tahoe in August stoked tremendous excitement among nature and birding enthusiasts...

Birds Went Silent during the Great North American Eclipse—Here’s What Researchers Discovered

When a total solar eclipse plunged North America into darkness on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, the songbirds in Bloomington, Ind., suddenly fell silent. In the middle of the forest, the only sounds biologist Kimberly Rosvall could hear were the...

Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: It’s like a cheaper Apple Vision Pro and launches today

Watching the first few minutes of KPop Demon Hunters on Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset, I think Apple’s Vision Pro might be cooked. It’s not because the Galaxy XR — which Samsung formerly teased as Project Moohan — is that much better than the Vision...

Turkish Unmanned Vessel Technology Expands to European Markets

Türkiye's advanced unmanned surface vessel (USV) technologies are gaining international recognition, with defense electronics company Havelsan securing a strategic partnership to export autonomous systems to European markets. The collaboration...

Iceland Sets New Climate Targets Under Paris Agreement for 2035

Iceland has unveiled its updated national climate commitment under the Paris Agreement, outlining ambitious new emission reduction goals to be met by 2035. All parties to the agreement must review and update their nationally determined...

Over 90% Of Icelanders Are Trade Union Members; Less Than 10% In The US

The World Day of Decent Work was observed on October 7. It is an annual event where trade unions and workers’ organizations advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, social protection and the right to collective bargaining. According to...

“It Was Boiling Beneath Their Feet”: This Iceland Volcano Project Could Unlock Endless Energy From Molten Rock (and scientists are racing to control it)

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The global energy crisis drives exploration of sustainable energy sources like geothermal energy. 🔋 Traditional fossil fuels are depleting and causing environmental harm, necessitating alternative solutions. 🌋 Iceland’s Krafla...

“Community Banking: The Cornerstone Of Building Communities” Speech By Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr At The 2025 Community Banking Research Conference, St. Louis, Missouri

Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today.1 I value the opportunity to spend time with community bankers and fellow federal and state bank regulators. This conference, now in its 13th year, is always a great forum for those interactions....

TN Govt indications MoU with Nissan to train 100 engineers

(from left) Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland to India & Bhutan, Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi; TRB Rajaa, TN Industries Minister; Niklaus-Samuel Gugger – Member, Swiss National Council, Council of Europe President, Swiss Indian...

Iceland's PLAY game overs with bankruptcy filing

PLAY (Iceland) (OG, Reykjavik Keflavik) has filed for bankruptcy at Reykjavík District Court, shortly after suddenly halting its flight operations on September 29, 2025. Innherji, a local business news website, reported that bondholders have been...

TN Govt signs MoU with Nissan to train 100 engineers  

(from left) Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland to India & Bhutan, Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi; TRB Rajaa, TN Industries Minister; Niklaus-Samuel Gugger - Member, Swiss National Council, Council of Europe President, Swiss Indian...

Museum in Reykjavik tops list of the quirkiest museums to visit in Europe

The Phallological Museum in Reykjavik, Iceland, has topped a list of the quirkiest museums to visit in Europe, a new poll has revealed. Despite being home to a vast array of grand galleries and world-class collections across the continent, there...

Icelandic and Hungarian firms join forces in geothermal services

ÍSOR (Iceland GeoSurvey), an Iceland-based provider of scientific and technical expertise to the geothermal industry, and AGEN (Arctic Green Engineering Services), a Hungarian consultancy firm in the fields of geoscience, engineering, technical...