One map to rule them all...

A 16th century maritime map in a Los Angeles library vault proves Portuguese adventurers, not British or Dutch, were the first Europeans to discover Australia. A little history lesson: think twice about the portuguese role in the discoveries. Most ignorant folks tend to credit either the Spanish or to the British.

Merkel will "gemeinsame europäische Armee": Translated to english, Merkel wants a "united european army". Although I have a anti-militarist streck, I must admit I do agree with Merkel.

Swiss dig world's longest tunnel. This will allow trains using the line to reach speeds of 240km/h, reducing the travel time between Zurich and Milan from today's four hours to just two-and-a-half. That would make the journey faster than flying.

A technology that uses sunlight and sea water to produce an unlimited supply of clean, hydrogen fuel could be developed within a decade, Sydney researchers say. Go go Australia!

German Greens fight coal-fired power station plan. I don't want to say I told you so... but... I told you so. It's not that nuclear power plants are good, but they are better than coal.

Google is improving its green credentials by offering all of its employees a free bike to ride to work. Now this is a good idea.

Scientist Finds the Beginnings of Morality in Primate Behavior. Just when I thought that morality was an exclusively human concern.

Tough bug reveals key to radiation resistance. This could be useful in space travel, where radiation sickness is a potential problem on long interplanetary journeys.

10 Most Magnificent Trees in the World. It's worth the view, it's beautiful. The picture on the right is credited to: plizzba [flickr]

Portuguese
"Preciso de um partido para mudar o mundo" O prémio nobel da Paz, de novo ao trabalho.

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