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Vikings Explore Hudson Bay


Viking exploration of Hudson Bay will continue in 2013 when descendants of the first Viking voyagers to reach North America 1,000 years ago sail into the Arctic from Churchill, Manitoba. Read the full story

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Marriage makes you live longer


People who have been married for many years live longer than those who are single or divorced, according to a Finnish-British study. Read the full story

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Study: indicators of alcoholism present at birth


It is possible to identify young boys who will become alcoholics in later life, according to a Danish study. Read the full story

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Icelandic scientists make blood pressure discoveries


Icelandic scientists have uncovered parts of the human genome which regulate blood pressure. Read the full story

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Icelandic walking event raises money for breast cancer research


Nearly 1,000 people yesterday took part in Iceland’s annual Walk Together event for charity. Walks were held in 11 places around the country. Read the full story

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More Chinese interest in Iceland


Chinese scientists want to set up a northern lights research station in Iceland. Read the full story

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Iceland making profit from European research funding


European co-operation in education and science has netted Iceland ten billion kronur over the last 15 years, according to a University of Iceland source. Read the full story

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Fraud-accused neuroscientists claims conspiracy


Scandal-plagued Danish neuroscientist Milena Penkowa has spoken out about the allegations of fraud against her, claiming her accusers are part of a conspiracy to discredit her. Read the full story

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Iceland and Norway co-operate on oil exploration


The Norwegians and Icelanders have decided to work together on aerial surveying in the so-called Dragon Area this autumn. The survey results will be key to the search for oil in the area. Read the full story

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Irritable bowel syndrome relieved by choir singing


norwegiansNordic countries have long had a fondness for singing, but new research suggests that it should not just be confined to drunken social gatherings. Read the full story

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