Geography of Europe

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Tips to survive self-isolation from citizen scientists on a remote Norwegian island

Polar

With their nearest neighbor about 100 miles away and with no running water or electricity, two citizen scientists have discovered a few tricks for coping.

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How do maps handle disputed borders?

Borders

It was once the world’s most important political border — now it’s a bike path

Global Politics

A reporter remembers Odessa as a place of humor, not violence

The World

‘Bloody Sunday’ report published after 38 years

Conflict & Justice
The World

Art Nabbed a Parking Spot in Ireland’s Busiest City

Lifestyle & Belief

You’ve heard about Parking Day, right? Well, the idea is to reclaim open space one parking spot at a time to demonstrate that cities are for people, not just for trucks and cars. Do you think this will go over well in one of Ireland’s busiest cities?

Cold War linguists: NSA spies in Teufelsberg kept ear on Soviets

Global Politics

At the height of the Cold War, a small group of Army personnel monitored communications in Soviet-controlled East Berlin. They’d send the recordings back to NSA headquarters in Washington and — in many ways, are the precursors to the modern surveillance system that has become so controversial.

Copenhagen sets ambitious goal to be carbon-neutral in little more than a decade

Environment

Copenhagen is already one of the most environmentally-friendly cities in the country. More than a third of its commutes happen by bike. A majority of its energy comes from wind power. And now, a big portion of its cooling is done by ocean water. And it has its sights on an ambitious goal.

Because of disputed status, first Kosovar Olympian competing for Albania

Majlinda Kelmendi will be competing in the Olympics in London this year. She’s the first Kosovar to participate since the country declared independence back in 2008. But because Kosovo isn’t recognized by the United Nations, she must compete for Albania.

Norway’s oil and gas boom leaves other European economies lagging behind

Most countries in Europe are worried sick about debt, bailouts and unemployment, but Norway recently decided to cut spending in order to avoid too much growth. The smart management of Norway’s oil and gas industry is bringing spectacular wealth to the country’s small fishing towns.