Jan Mayen

Flag Description The flag of norway is used. Currency Jan Mayen is a volcanic island with no exploitable natural resources. Economic activity is limited to providing services for employees of Norway's radio and meteorological stations located on the island. Astronomy Today's date is May 14, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Northern europe, island between the greenland sea and the norwegian sea, northeast of iceland. Climate Arctic maritime with frequent storms and persistent fog. Terrain Volcanic island, partly covered by glaciers. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Norwegian Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Haakon VII Toppen/Beerenberg 2,277 m.

Nature & Science News

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.

Antidote to lethal germ 'closer' - Scientists work on an antidote for botulinum toxin - one of the world's most feared biological weapons.

MPs debate embryology changes - MPs allow plans to update embryology laws to continue through Parliament, despite deep splits among MPs.

Giant panda hope for Scottish zoo - Edinburgh Zoo enters into negotiations to bring a pair of giant pandas from China to Scotland.

Cuts see green grants halved - The number of grants to people fitting green energy systems in their homes has halved, the BBC has learned.

Great tits cope well with warming - Great tits in Britain seem to be adapting to climatic change, scientists report, unlike some other birds.

Jan Mayen

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