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Iowa 4-H STEM in Motion trip to Iceland showcases real-world science
Farm Forum - South Dakota
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AMES, Iowa – Iowa’s future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics embarked on a transformative journey through Iceland, June 7-13, as part of STEM in Motion, an innovative 4-H Youth Development program from Iowa State...
Budget airline to run a 3-day sale on flights to the USA and Iceland - starting at £100 return
GB News
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July 25, 2025
British families looking for a cheap getaway can save with budget carrier PLAY, who will launch a three-day sale next week offering 30 per cent reductions on selected routes. The Icelandic airline's promotion runs from July 31 to August 3,...
Iceland engulfed by volcanic pollution cloud
Channel News Asia
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July 21, 2025
REYKJAVIK: A volcanic cloud has lingered over much of Iceland since last week’s eruption, with experts on Monday (July 21) blaming the unusual lack of wind. Two craters on the Reykjanes peninsula began spewing sulphur-rich gas on Wednesday,...
Iceland engulfed by volcanic cloud
The Peninsula
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July 21, 2025
Tourists standing next to a memorial in Keflavik, Iceland on July 16, 2025, observe from a distance smoke and lava emanating from a volcano near Grindavik on the Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes following its eruption. Photo by Halldor KOLBEINS /...
Artificial Iceland: Data Centres Use Up Much Of Iceland’s Energy, But For What?
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 24, 2025
The Borealis Data Center is a nondescript building next to a horse farm on the outskirts of Blönduós, a town of 800 inhabitants in the north of Iceland. Entering the building, after you make it past the multiple levels of security, and into the...
36 Hours in Reykjavik: Things to Do and See
The New York Times
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July 24, 2025
3 p.m. Dive into Icelandic pool culture Start your weekend off like many Icelanders do: head to the pool for a soak. Pool culture is so important to Iceland that it’s currently awaiting approval on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage....
12 stunning photos of an Icelandic Volcano erupting as lava threatens nearby village
The Mirror US
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July 24, 2025
On Thursday, tourists and residents of southern Iceland were treated to an amazing sight when the Sundhnúkagígar crater erupted, spewing lava for all to see. According to officials, the eruption remained relatively stable inside the crater. A...
Correlation Between Retinal Vascular Oxygen Saturation, Red Blood Cell Parameters and Hemorheology Parameters in Healthy Adults
Dove Medical Press
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July 31, 2025
Introduction Retinal oxygen saturation, a key indicator for assessing microcirculatory status, quantifies the oxygen-binding capacity of hemoglobin in retinal blood vessels. Its measurement is based on the differential light absorption rates of...
9 of the best things to do in and around Akureyri, Iceland
Lonely Planet
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Home to some 22,000 residents, Akureyri stands strong as Iceland’s second city. Yet despite its diminutive size, visitors can expect cool cafes, quality restaurants and even a lively late-night scene on pedestrianized Hafnarstræti – a far cry from...
Future of Cat Rescue Services in Akureyri Uncertain
Iceland Review
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July 24, 2025
The founder of Kisukot, a long-running cat rescue in Akureyri, says she will no longer serve the town due to a lack of meaningful support from local authorities. For over 13 years, Ragnheiður Gunnarsdóttir has cared for feral and stray cats in...
Vigilante Group Shields Of Iceland Survey Downtown Reykjavík
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 23, 2025
On Friday, July 18, a group of convicted criminals rallied together to found the Shields of Iceland organisation — a collection of vigilantes who claim they are fed up with the lack of government action towards asylum seekers. Pictures of the...
Ferrari Files New '849 Testarossa' Trademark In Iceland
CarBuzz
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July 23, 2025
Now that the Testarossa name is safely back behind Maranello’s heavily-guarded front gates, Ferrari is making absolutely, positively, no-really-for-sure-certain-this-time that the moniker stays with the company for at least the next decade. We...
Tradition Meets Flavour at Reykjavík’s Original Icelandic Bistro
Iceland Review
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July 23, 2025
This article is brought to you in partnership with Hressó Nestled at Austurstræti 20, in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, Hressó restaurant has been a beloved part of the city since 1932. Located on the ground floor of a historic house that...
Svartsengi volcano update: eruption continues, volcanic gas affects vast areas of Iceland
Volcano Discovery
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July 23, 2025
Wed, 23 Jul 2025, 11:26 | BY: MARTIN The lava flow continues to travel mostly eastward (image: IMO) The gas dispersion forecast for today (image: IMO) Only one of the two previously active craters remains active. The activity at the northern...
Iceland sees gold at 2025 Dance World Cup dance event
Ice News
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July 18, 2025
As reported by RÚV, Iceland has won the top prize in the ‘Song and Dance’ category at the 2025 Dance World Cup dance event, which took place in Burgos, Spain. Iceland claimed the top spot at this year’s event, putting a stop to England’s...
Icelandic Police Urge Vigilance Amid Burglary Tactics
Iceland Review
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July 18, 2025
Icelandic police are urging residents to stay alert for suspicious activity, including a tactic where burglars use toothpicks to identify unoccupied homes. As reported by Vísir, the method involves placing a small toothpick between the door frame...
Spain begins its first deployment of F-18 aircraft in Iceland as part of a NATO mission
AvioNews
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July 22, 2025
Stinga Detachment of the Spanish Air Force to reinforce air surveillance in the North Atlantic For the first time in its history, the Spanish Air Force (AS) will deploy a detachment of F-18 fighter jet aircraft in Iceland, nicknamed "Stinga"...
Volendam on 25-Night Cruise to Greenland and Iceland
Cruise Industry News
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Holland America Line’s Volendam sailed from Boston earlier this month for a 25-night cruise to Canada, New England, Greenland and Iceland. The month-long cruise is part of the company’s Legendary Voyages series and is set to visit 16 destinations,...
On Viking Cruises, Iceland awaits
Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut
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July 22, 2025
The Viking Cruise ship Neptune setting sail to Iceland from New York City. Photographs courtesy Viking Cruises. Iceland! Iceland? That’s right. We recently took a luxury Viking Cruise to Iceland, and virtually all the people we spoke to, in...
Air Quality Improved in Reykjavík Today
Iceland Review
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July 22, 2025
Air quality across the capital region has improved significantly since yesterday, though pollution from volcanic activity remains an issue in other parts of the country. According to the Environment Agency of Iceland, most monitoring stations in...