Day: August 16, 2020

Sci & Tech

First Rocket Launch in Iceland in Fifty Years

Iceland had its first rocket launch in fifty years this weekend, RÚV reports. Space Iceland, an organization that seeks to “foster the creation of a

Larissa Kyzer August 16, 2020

Nature

Glacial Flood at Grímsvötn Not Imminent, But Expected This Year

GPS measurements taken at Grímsvötn volcano in Southeast Iceland show that the land there is starting to rise again, RÚV reports. Scientists say this means

Larissa Kyzer August 16, 2020

Society

One in Twenty LGBTQIA+ Students Have Been Physically Assaulted

One in twenty LGBTQIA+ students has been physically assaulted because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual characteristics Vísir reports. This was

Larissa Kyzer August 16, 2020

Society

New Screening and Quarantine Rules Go Into Effect This Week

Starting this week, all persons arriving in Iceland will be required to undergo two COVID-19 screenings. Previously, the five-day quarantine and double testing requirement only

Larissa Kyzer August 16, 2020