Norway

Flag Description Red with a blue cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the dannebrog (danish flag). Currency Norwegian krone. Astronomy Today's date is May 14, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Northern europe, bordering the north sea and the north atlantic ocean, west of sweden. Climate Temperate along coast, modified by north atlantic current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast. Terrain Glaciated; mostly high plateaus and rugged mountains broken by fertile valleys; small, scattered plains; coastline deeply indented by fjords; arctic tundra in north. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Norwegian Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Galdhopiggen 2,469 m.

Nature & Science News

Extinction fear for butterfly - A UK mountain-dwelling butterfly could be wiped out in Scotland because of climate change, experts say.

Europe could get manned spaceship - EADS Astrium plans a variant of its space station truck, the ATV, that could fly European astronauts.

Frigid robot eyes top tech prize - A robot which cares for millions of frozen biological samples is among four finalists for a top engineering award.

Virtual telescope opens night sky - Microsoft launches a free tool that allows amateur star-gazers to explore the universe from their computers.

Pollution 'ups blood clot risk' - Breathing in air pollution from traffic fumes can raise the risk of potentially deadly blood clots, a US study says.

Embryology laws pass first hurdle - UK politicians allow plans to update embryology laws to continue through Parliament, despite deep divisions.

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