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In Iceland, a gigantic volcanic eruption has warranted terrifying videos alongside evacuations of nearby towns and tourist attractions.

Science & Energy

Angry Volcano in Iceland Just Threw Up an Apocalyptic 150-Foot Tidal Wave of Molten Lava

By Noor Al-Sibai

A new carbon capture facility that claims to be the biggest in the world, began sucking the carbon from the air in Iceland.

Renewable Energy

World’s Largest Vacuum to Suck Carbon From Atmosphere Turns On for First Time

By Victor Tangermann

So much lava is spewing forth from an erupting volcano in Iceland, it can be spotted from space, as seen in a recent satellite image.

So Much Lava Is Oozing Out of Iceland That You Can See It From Space

By Victor Tangermann

A widely-circulating video shows a worker inside a backhoe in Iceland spreading dirt to stop quickly approaching lava from destroying a road.

Science & Energy

Watch Workers Desperately Try to Stop Oncoming Lava

By Victor Tangermann

Search and rescue teams are frantically searching for man, who has reportedly fallen into a crack in the Earth in Iceland.

Science & Energy

Man Missing After Falling Into Crack in the Earth

By Victor Tangermann

Local authorities in Iceland are telling people to stop visiting the volcanic eruption because the terrain is challenging and dangerous.

Science & Energy

Authorities Ask Tourists to Stop Flocking to Site of Volcanic Eruption

By Sharon Adarlo

Following tens of thousands of earthquakes rocking southwest Iceland, a massive volcano erupted early Tuesday morning local time.

Science & Energy

Massive Icelandic Volcano Erupts, Spews Lava Hundreds of Feet Into the Air

By Victor Tangermann

New aerial footage shows a massive crack splitting a town in Iceland in half and sending ominous steam into the air.

Science & Energy

Huge Crack Opens Up in Iceland, Steam Pouring Forth

By Victor Tangermann

A new volcano in Iceland has erupted into existence and scientists think it heralds the start of increased volcanic activity in the region.

Science & Energy

New Volcano Bursts Forth in Iceland

By Sharon Adarlo

Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted near a major Icelandic airport on Wednesday afternoon, roughly 20 miles from the nation's capital Reykjavik.

Science & Energy

Jaw-Dropping Video Shows Massive Volcano Erupting Near Airport

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Researchers in Iceland are growing growing over 100,000 barley plants for a very unusual goal: growing lab-grown meat, the BBC reports.

Science & Energy

Scientists Genetically Modify Plants to Grow Meat Protein

By Victor Tangermann

Iceland experimented with a four-day work week that made workers across a variety of industries both happier and more productive.

Iceland’s Four-Day Week Trial Made Workers Happier and More Productive

By Dan Robitzski

Iceland just showed the world just how spreadable and wide-ranging the coronavirus is, as over half the people they tested are showing no symptoms at all.

Study: Yes, Half of Coronavirus Carriers Show No Symptoms

By Foster Kamer

If We Want Drone Delivery To Be A Reality, We’ve Gotta Keep It Simple

If We Want Drone Delivery To Be A Reality, We’ve Gotta Keep It Simple

By Jon Christian

DNA of Man Who Died in 1827 Recreated Without His Remains

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DNA of Man Who Died in 1827 Recreated Without His Remains

By Chelsea Gohd

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Iceland is Using Extreme Tech to Harvest Clean Energy From Volcanoes

By Chelsea Gohd