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Icelandic plaque to commemorate first glacier ‘killed’ by climate change
A grim warning for the future of Iceland's glaciers.
Bitcoin mining: What is it? Why does it consume so much energy?
Once a lucrative exercise anyone could do, bitcoin mining has grown out of control, and governments are weighing what to do.
Geneticists reverse engineer DNA of the first black Icelander, who left no remains
Scientists can now virtually reconstruction certain long-dead individuals, without the need for DNA samples from physical remains.
Icelandic Study Suggests That Maybe We Are Getting Dumber
A new genetic study sees us getting gently stupider over time.
Would Pirates Make Good Politicians? Iceland’s About to Find Out
When the rest of the world chooses nationalism, Iceland chooses radical change.
What You Want to Know About Costa Rica’s Renewable Energy Victory
How Costa Rica achieved 100% renewable energy, and what it means.