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Web-based Japanese language learning software developed by Cooori

Web-based Japanese language learning software developed by Cooori

Cooori has developed a web-based language learning software that utilises artificial intelligence to helps its users learn Japanese faster and more efficiently. Continue Reading

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Swedish sex ed video causes friction in Finland

Swedish sex ed video causes friction in Finland

A Swedish sex education video that examines all issues of sexuality and orientation has been met with mixed reactions in Finnish schools. Continue Reading

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Developing world students lose chance to study in Finland

Developing world students lose chance to study in Finland

Several higher education institutions in Finland have stopped allowing people from developing nations to take their entrance exams, as they fear they will face financial difficulties in Europe. Continue Reading

Posted in Education, Finland, MBL, Society3 Comments

Cairn to keep Greenland and look elsewhere

Cairn to keep Greenland and look elsewhere

Cairn Energy has vowed to continue drilling for oil off Greenland, but says it will try to rebalance the risk by acquiring new, safer assets elsewhere. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Environment, Greenland, International, MBL, Technology, United Kingdom1 Comment

School made cool by ice hockey curriculum

School made cool by ice hockey curriculum

A Swedish school, which is using the rough and tumble world of ice hockey to teach kids maths, geography and ethics, has announced remarkable results. Continue Reading

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School stress affected by gender

School stress affected by gender

Boys react differently to girls when it comes to dealing with stress at school, according to a study by the Academy of Finland. Continue Reading

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Reykjavík schools see lower preceived level of bullying

Reykjavík schools see lower preceived level of bullying

The instance of bullying among children at Reykjavík's elementary schools is at a lower level now than it has been for years, according to a new perception survey among parents. Continue Reading

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Reykjavík schoolboy threatens teacher and classmates with knife

Reykjavík schoolboy threatens teacher and classmates with knife

A student at a Reykjavík elementary school yesterday went to his school armed with a knife and threatened a teacher and fellow students. Continue Reading

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Icelandic president en route to Antarctica

Icelandic president en route to Antarctica

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, the President of Iceland, and First Lady Dorrit Moussaieff, are currently sailing to Antarctica, according to the President's office near Reykjavík. Al Gore, Nobel laureate and former US Vice President invited them to visit the southernmost continent on the planet. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, Canada, Culture, Education, Energy, Environment, General, Iceland, International, Lifestyle, MBL, Politics, Technology, Travel, United States1 Comment

Vikings Explore Hudson Bay

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. Continue Reading

Posted in Canada, Culture, Education, Environment, Greenland, Iceland, MBL, Travel, United States2 Comments

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