Palmyra Atoll

Flag Description The flag of the U.S.A. is used. Currency There is no economic activity on the island. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, atoll in the north pacific ocean, about half way between hawaii and american samoa. Climate Equatorial, hot, and very rainy. Terrain Very low. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at unnamed location 2 m.

Nature & Science News

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Wildlife populations 'plummeting' - Between a quarter and a third of the world's wildlife has been lost since 1970, says the Living Planet Index.

Small biomass option concern - Small-scale biomass power plants can have bigger enviro-impacts than other renewables, a study says.

Asbestos cancer chemo doubts - Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.

Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.

Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.

Palmyra Atoll

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