Iceberg breaks off from Antarctica s Ross Sea Ice Shelf

Earth may have a 1,500 year temperature cycle that is governed by minor changes in the sunlight

The International Whaling Commission, which was formed to conserve and utilise whales in a sustainable manner, itself is now struggling for existence

Researchers at Newcastle Univer

Iceland's ambitious plan of becoming the world's first

a volcanic eruption under Europe's largest glacier

...although the now bald pate of Iceland was once resplendent with grass and verdant willow, rowan and birch forests

VIKINGS are taking to the market. A thick, yoghurt-like product made by Iceland's Viking inhabitants and pure, bottled water from glaciers are becoming part of the country's efforts to exploit one of

Power generation from renewable sources such as wind turbines, solar cells and biomass plays a small but important part in satisfying total electricity demand around the world, and is growing at an exponential rate thanks to generous public subsidies and government support.