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Norwegian scientists discover ”the missing link”

03/06/2009 :: The fossil is so well preserved that it is possible to distinguish the imprint of fur, and even the remains of gut contents. A team of scientists headed by Jørn Hurum of the Oslo Natural History Museum presented the fossil in New York. They believe that it is the earliest primate fossil ever found. + More

The Abel Prize

Master of geometry wins Abel Prize

Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov. Photo : Erlend Aas/Scanpix03/06/2009 :: On 19 May, the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters awarded the Abel Prize for 2009 to the Russian-born, French mathematician Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov. The award marked the end of three days of festivities in connection with the prize. + More

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New era for polar research

The Norwegian-led Antarctic Traverse expedition arrives at Troll Research Station in Antarctica. Photo: Pedersen23/03/2009 :: After two years of intensive data collection, Norwegian and international scientists are now turning from fieldwork in polar regions to meticulous analysis. The end result will be more, and better, answers to questions related to climate change. + More

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Young explorers document global warming in the Arctic

Will Steger Foundation21/05/2008 :: Four nations, one task. Six young polar explorers are spending the spring crossing Ellesmere Island in Canada in order to document climate change and inspire their own generation to take collective action against global warming. The expedition is set to document changes in ice shelves, retreating glaciers, and damage to the natural environment caused by global warming. + More

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Seeds on ice in Svalbard

Global Crop Diversity Trust27/02/2008 :: The world’s seeds are being frozen inside a mountain in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. On Tuesday 26 February, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault was officially opened. + More

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