Johnston Atoll

Flag Description The flag of the U.S.A. is used. Currency Economic activity is limited to providing services to US military personnel and contractors located on the island. All food and manufactured goods must be imported. Astronomy Today's date is May 14, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, atoll in the north pacific ocean 717 nm (1328 km) southwest of honolulu, hawaii, about one-third of the way from hawaii to the marshall islands. Climate Tropical, but generally dry; consistent northeast trade winds with little seasonal temperature variation. Terrain Mostly flat. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Summit Peak 5 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.

Johnston Atoll

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