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...

In Depth: Iceland’s President Says China Can Help Scale Its Green Innovations

Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir has emphasized the strategic importance of combining Iceland’s clean energy knowhow, especially in geothermal energy, with China’s ability to scale technologies and its global manufacturing capacity. This...

China and Iceland issue joint statement on geothermal and green transition cooperation

Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and Chinese President Xi Jinping (source: Arctic Green Energy) Iceland and China have agreed to strengthen long-term cooperation in the fields of geothermal energy, sustainable development, and green...

Electricity Infrastructure in Northeast Iceland Needs Major Upgrade

A new report has highlighted the urgent need for a major upgrade to the electricity network in Northeast Iceland, with an estimated cost of ISK 7.5 billion (£44 million) for an overhead line. Decades of underinvestment have left the region...

Extreme Ice Survey Iceland: 1,000 photos taken of Skaftafellsjökull

About a thousand photographs have been taken of Skaftafellsjökull over the past year as part of Jöklasýn (“Extreme Ice Survey Iceland”), a project carried out in collaboration between the Iceland Glaciological Society and members of the public....

Science The Guardian A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference?

The crew of the Ísleifur II had just finished casting their nets off the coast of southern Iceland when they realised something was wrong. In the early morning gloom in November 1963, a dark mass filled the sky over the Atlantic Ocean. They rushed...

Iceland’s Quiet Channels: Ex-MP Helps Free A Hostage In Baghdad

When Iceland recognised Palestine in 2011, it made Israel furious. Fourteen years later, an Icelandic ex-MP helped free an Israeli hostage from an Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad. How does that work? The short answer is that Iceland gets to play...

Scientist, Just For One Day: Documenting Glacier And Coastal Changes At Katla Geopark

I’m an office rat. I love staring at my computer, typing words for people to read, and knowing my job doesn’t involve being responsible for anyone’s life. I love that, as I type this from my bed in my pyjamas, the quality of my work doesn’t...

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...

Cocos Booby Sighting at Lake Tahoe Underscores Importance of Citizen Science

Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The sighting of a rare Cocos Booby (a species of seabird split from the Brown Booby in late 2024) in South Lake Tahoe...

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....

Iceland vs France Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

France journey to the Laugardalsvollur Stadium to face Iceland in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday. Both sides head into the game fresh off the back of contrasting results, with Les Bleus claiming a comfortable victory over...

University of Manitoba PhD Graduate Brock Edwards Awarded the 2025 Distinguished Dissertation Award for Research on Mercury Emissions

October 14, 2025 — Dr. Brock Edwards, a recent PhD graduate from the University of Manitoba’s Department of Environment and Geography, is a 2025 Distinguished Dissertation Award winner for his groundbreaking research on mercury emissions from...

Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces “Second Contact” Lineup of Artists and Scientists

Earlier this year, we shared the exciting news about Iceland Eclipse 2026, a one-of-a-kind festival that brings together music, science, art, and astronomy. Now, the team behind the event has revealed its Second Contact programming, introducing...

Iceland May Reach Half a Million People by 2042

Iceland’s population could surpass half a million within the next two decades, according to a new forecast from Statistics Iceland. Currently home to around 389,000 people, the country could see its population rise to between 450,000 and 700,000...

Iceland vs Ukraine Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025

Iceland will invite Ukraine to Laugardalsvöllur in the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. The hosts have a win and a loss from two games, while the Blue and Yellow have endured a winless run, suffering one loss....

Muslims were pagans, according to the Norse sagas

In other European countries, quite a lot of research has been conducted on how Islam and Muslims are portrayed in medieval literature. For the first time, we now have an insight into how Muslims are described in Norse literature. “Creating a...

PEREIRA: The prairie revolution: Why Manitoba could be Canada’s next AI hub

Breadcrumb Trail Links Money Opinion Published Sep 20, 2025 • Last updated Sep 20, 2025 • 5 minute read Welcome to Manitoba sign. Photo by File /Winnipeg Sun Article content Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving the greatest economic...

Business News | Iinde Wild Introduces Next-Gen Bond Repair with Ayurveda and Biotech: The Champi Shampoo and Conditioner Duo

PNN New Delhi [India], October 13: Following the global cult success of its viral Champi Oil, inde wild - the Ayurvedistry™-driven beauty brand founded by global entrepreneur and influencer Diipa Buller-Khosla - now expands its flagship haircare...

Iceland roadtrip in Nissan Qashqai

Final Part of the Travelogue Day 7: To the East Fjords: Seydisfjordur Skutustadir Guesthouse was the first guesthouse offering free breakfast, and we were really looking forward to having an authentic Icelandic breakfast. However, we had booked...