British explorers say within a decade North Pole summers will be virtually ice freeOctober 14th, 2009 Explorers: North Pole summers ice free in 10 yearsLONDON — The North Pole will turn into an open sea during summer within a decade, according to data released Wednesday by a team of explorers who trekked through the Arctic for three months
The Catlin Arctic Survey team, led by explorer Pen Hadow, measured the thickness of the ice as it sledged and hiked through the northern part of the Beaufort Sea in the north Pole earlier this year during a research project. Their findings show that most of the ice in the region is first-year ice that is only around 1.8 meters (six feet) deep and will melt next summer.
Fla. treasure hunters agrees to hand over claim on shipwreck artifacts to British governmentSeptember 18th, 2009 Fla. treasure-hunters, UK settle shipwreck disputeTAMPA, Fla. — Florida deep-sea explorers say they have agreed to give the British government ownership of artifacts removed from a famous shipwreck.
World's biggest cave found in VietnamJuly 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new survey has lead to the discovery of a massive cave in a remote Vietnamese jungle, which is the largest single cave passage yet found. According to a report in National Geographic News, at 262-by-262 feet (80-by-80 meters) in most places, the Son Doong cave beats out the previous world-record holder, Deer Cave in the Malaysian section of the island of Borneo.
US deep sea explorers file objection to judge's recommendation to award treasure to SpainJuly 22nd, 2009 Deep sea explorers object to judge recommendationTAMPA, Fla. — Deep-sea explorers based in Florida filed an objection Tuesday to a judge's recommendation that they give 17 tons of shipwreck treasure back to Spain.
William Shakespeare named UK's greatest national treasureJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Legendary playwright William Shakespeare-known for his plays like 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Hamlet', etc.-has officially been named Britain's greatest national treasure in a new poll. The poll was sponsored by ice-cream makers Mivvi.
6th grader names NASA's Mars rover 'Curiosity'May 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - NASA has selected 'Curiosity', the name given by a sixth-grade student from Kansas, US, for its Mars Science Laboratory rover, scheduled for launch in 2011. Twelve-year-old Clara Ma from the Sunflower Elementary school in Lenexa submitted the winning entry, "Curiosity."
As her prize, Ma wins a trip to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, where she will be invited to sign her name directly onto the rover as it is being assembled.
Spielberg to make biopic on Martin Luther KingMay 19th, 2009 LONDON - Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg is set to fulfill his longtime dream of bringing the life of legendary civil rights activist Martin Luther King to the big screen as he has been granted permission to make a biopic on him. King, who was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 39, was a leading campaigner for equality for African-American citizens.
Explorers discover world's largest cave passage in VietnamMay 1st, 2009 LONDON - A team of British explorers has claimed to have discovered the world's largest cave passage in Hang Son Doong, Vietnam. According to a report in the Telegraph, measuring more than 650 ft high and almost 500 ft wide, Hang Son Doong (Mountain River Cave) is believed to be almost twice the size of the current record holder.
Cowell says Boyle can be on US show only if she wins Britain's Got TalentApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has revealed that singing sensation Susan Boyle would get a spot on America's Got Talent provided she wins at the Britain's Got Talent show. Cowell, 49, also said that the spot is guaranteed to anyone who wins ITV1's hit talent show.
Kate Winslet named 'Ultimate Natural Beauty'April 21st, 2009 LONDON - Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet has been named the 'Ultimate Natural Beauty' in a new poll. The 'Titanic' star was given the title for having 'a classic English rose complexion without needing lots of make-up to look stunning', reports the Sun.
Cricket-loving explorers head for match on EverestApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - A party of 50 cricket-loving explorers departed Lord's yesterday for an unusual tour. In 11 days' time, after flying, driving and finally trekking to a plateau 5,000 metres (17,000 ft) up in the Himalayas, more than three miles above sea level, they will play a match of Twenty20 cricket and set a world record: the highest altitude recorded for a field sport.
'Lacy underwear' guiding explorers towards North PoleMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - A bunch of Arctic explorers have found a rather 'saucy' tool to navigate their way to the North Pole-a pair of lacy underwear for the ladies. The Catlin Arctic Survey are using a pair of lady's knickers to help them with directions after compasses failed to work.
Britain's Andy Murray eyeing no.1 spotMarch 25th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray is hoping to capture the world number one spot with his recent stupendous form. Murray has been performing well on grass court as well as on synthetic courts' as he powered his way through to the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells last weekend, but was outclassed by the world number one Rafal Nadal.
Scientist seeks origin of creativityMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - In a unique study, a British scientist is trying to pinpoint the origins of creativity by examining the lives of more than 100 eminent 20th-century scientists, historians and explorers. According to a report in the Independent, the study, one of the biggest of its kind, is currently led by Professor Alan Macfarlane of Cambridge University.
Beyonce outshines competition on Billboard song chartsDecember 26th, 2008 LONDON - Singer-actress Beyonce Knowles has bagged the number one spot on two of Billboard's song charts. Knowles hit 'Single Ladies' outshone the competition on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R+B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, in its third and sixth week respectively, contactmusic.com reported.
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