Kingman Reef

Flag Description The flag of the US is used. Currency There is no economic activity on the island. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, reef in the north pacific ocean, about half way between hawaii and american samoa. Climate Tropical, but moderated by prevailing winds. Terrain Low and nearly level. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at unnamed location 1 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.

Kingman Reef

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