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Advanced Placement Digital Library for Biology, Physics and Chemistry

An NSF funded Rice University Digital Library project that hosts free reviewed online resources, linked to the content outline, for AP and Pre-AP teachers and students of biology, physics and chemistry.

http://apdl.rice.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx

All Science Den.com

Articles about assorted topics, such as molecular biology, physics. Some include Flash animations to help explain concepts.

http://www.scienceden.com/

ANOVA Science Education

Services public and private school districts and schools on the continental USA and in Hawaii through teacher and administrator seminars and workshops.

http://www.anovascience.com

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

Asia Link program: MUMA project

A training project dedicated to improve the quality of higher education for heritage management in Asia and Europe. The project runs from March 2004 to August 2006.

http://giga.cps.unizar.es/~amunoz/MUMA/main.php

Ask Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde

Answers to a variety of science and technology questions, including questions you never thought to ask.

http://drjek2mrhy.tripod.com/

Athena

Features earth and space science resources for K-12 and teachers. Included are class exercises with data collecting and background information for each topic, as well as related links. Content is produced by NASA.

http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/Athena/

Attaining Excellence Through TIMSS

Resources for learning about and discussing the Third International Mathematics and Science Study, including related reports, data and commentaries.

http://www.enc.org/topics/assessment/timss/

BBC Science & Nature

Information about humans, animals, space, the planet Earth and various hot topics. Includes TV listings, Listen Again online radio, news reports, quizzes, picture galleries and games.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/

Berkshire Biological Supply Company

Online sale of living organisms for biology class, science fair projects, home teaching.

http://www.berkshirebio.com/

BETR World Science and Computer Education

Offering information on classes and camps for science and computer education in Maryland and Virginia.

http://betrworld.com/

Beyond Discovery

A series of articles that trace the origins of important recent technological and medical advances. Each story reveals the crucial role played by basic science.

http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/

Bill Nye the Science Guy

Online science laboratory. Includes learning activities and show information.

http://www.billnye.com/

The Bubblesphere

All about soap bubbles. Bubble blowing, solutions, history, fun, Java games, bubble machines and trivia.

http://bubbles.org/

Candis Mitchell's Science Teacher's Site

Designed to help educators search for internet material appropriate for their classrooms.

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Galaxy/5440/

Cornell Theory Center Math/Science Gateway

Links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12.

http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways/Math_and_Science

Cute Science

Learning materials for include coloring books, audio lectures, videos and workbooks. Subjects covered are math, science, and HTML. Includes product list and online order form.

http://www.cutescience.com/

Department of Energy Science Education Programs

Internship and fellowship opportunities for undergraduate students and teachers related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/sci_ed.htm

Did You Ever Wonder?

Each month a dozen questions are posed and answered by lab scientists on various topics on how things work in the natural world.

http://www.lbl.gov/wonder/

Dive and Discover: Expeditions to the Seafloor

An interactive distance learning web site designed to immerse your students in the exciting process of deep-sea research and exploration.

http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu/about.html

Dr. Carlson's Science Theater

Video podcast of cool science demonstrations.

http://sciencetheater.blogspot.com/

Dr. Fred's Place

Children's science author, Dr. Fred Bortz, including biographical information, list of books, FAQ's, and information about school visits.

http://www.fredbortz.com/

Ed Quest

Includes guided links for students, lesson plans and references for teachers, as well as collaborative projects directed towards the middle school level.

http://www.edquest.ca/

Education Links - Top rated educational sites.

Collection of educational resources separated into categories such as astronomy, lesson plans, math, and webquests.

http://gotoscience.com/education_links.html

Educational Resources Catalog

In addition to the catalog itself, links are provided to curriculum materials, professional development, software, visual and audiovisual classroom support, print material and online resources.

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/ERC/resources.html

Elementary Science Program

Includes activity of the month for students and teachers of elementary science, as well as an archive of past activities, and resources.

http://www.monroe2boces.org/programs.cfm?subsubpage=82&subpage=54

The ENC Digital Dozen

Each month the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse selects a dozen useful math and science sites for teachers and students. Includes archives.

http://www.enc.org/weblinks/dd/

EOA Scientific Internet Campus

Find educational information and interactive multimedia resources in earth science,geology,oceanography,space science, astronomy, physical science, and remote sensing.

http://www.eoascientific.com/campus/

ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education

Goal is to provide access to information for teaching and learning about science, mathematics, and the environment.

http://www.ericse.org/

Every Child a Scientist

For those who want to take an active role in improving the science program in their schools.

http://bob.nap.edu/readingroom/books/evchild/

Extreme Science

Science news and activities with an emphasis on extremes.

http://www.extremescience.com/

Field Trips

Includes virtual science tours on nature topics. Includes related educational resources.

http://www.field-trips.org/

FizzBang Science

Hands-on science books written by a high school teacher. Includes online shopping and sample experiments.

http://fizzbangscience.com/

Free Science Worksheets

Features over science labs for biology, chemistry, and physics, and numerous other printable note skeletons, graphic organizers, and worksheets.

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/science/

Fun With Science

A professional geophysicist maintains this collection of resources for classroom demonstrations and hands-on exercises about physics, earth science, earthquakes, math and fun illusions. Includes videos of earthquake shake tables.

http://www.jclahr.com/science/

The Gender & Science Digital Library (GSDL)

Aims to provide digital resources to help educators promote interest and engagement with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) topics for learners of all ages, particularly females.

http://eecgsdl.edc.org/index.php

Genetic Archaeology Research & News

Genetic Archaeology is the study of genetic ancestry using modern forensic techniques to collect and blueprint ancient human and animal remains.

http://www.geneticarchaeology.com/

The GLOBE Program

A worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program.

http://www.globe.gov/fsl/welcome.html

The Great Web of Science

Providing links for science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, electronics, medicine, meteorology, oceanography,physics and space.

http://www.imagine-hawaii.com/science.html

Harvard-Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics - Science Education Department

Develops curricula, videos and activities to enhance learning of scientific topics. Includes list of projects and staff.

http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/cfa/sed/

Headstart Courses

Summer school programme of science and engineering experience courses at university for professional careers in science, engineering and technology.

http://www.headstartcourses.org.uk/

How Stuff Works

Explanations about form and function in science and technology.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Publications, lab safety training videos, biomedical research and science education multi-media resources.

http://www.hhmi.org/catalog/main?action=home

Ig Nobel Prizes

Awards are intended to celebrate the unusual, the imaginative and spur people's interest in science, medicine, and technology. Includes list of winners, and information on publications and annual ceremony.

http://improbable.com/ig/

Illusion Works

A multimedia museum of optical and sensory illusions, with on-line demonstrations and explanations.

http://psylux.psych.tu-dresden.de/i1/kaw/diverses%20Material/www.illusionworks.com/index.html

Implementing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

In addressing standards for science education, the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory discusses the critical issues involved. Includes overview, goals, strategies and pitfalls.

http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/science/sc300.htm

Institute for Mathematics and Science Education (IMSE)

Established to promote efforts to improve precollege and undergraduate education in the areas of mathematics and science. A hallmark of IMSE efforts is the collaboration of research mathematicians and scientists with education researchers and teachers.

http://www.math.uic.edu/IMSE/

Instructional Materials for Science Educators (IMSE)

Sponsored by the SERVIT Group, part of the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, North Carolina State University.

http://www.ncsu.edu/imse/

Jupiter Scientific's List of The Greatest Unsolved Problems in Science

Presents some of the most challenging science questions in various fields of study. Includes further discussion on certain topics.

http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/gusp.html

K-12 Science Education Resources

From teacher Bill Beaty's homepages. Includes links, projects and lesson plans.

http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/edu.html

Leon M. Lederman Science Education Center

Located at Fermilab. Over twenty-five education programs aiming to develop habits of mind through inquiry.

http://www-ed.fnal.gov/ed_lsc.html

Massive

Information on over 2000 science and math songs having appeal to a wide range of audiences. Search or browse; listen to MASSIVE Radio, an internet station that plays only these songs.

http://www.science-groove.org/MASSIVE/

Microscopy Educational Resources for K-12 Education

Collection of links offering learning activities, lesson plans, and photo gallery of the microscopic world.

http://www.microscopy.info/microscopy/educational/student.aspx

Middle School Physical Science Resource Center

Reviews of textbooks and other teaching materials, essays, newsletter, and forums. Suggestions for site improvements and future reviews welcomed. A project of North Carolina State University.

http://www.science-house.org/middleschool/

MIT Council on Primary and Secondary Education

Offers programs for K-12 students and MIT students, and resources for parents and teachers as well as MIT alumni.

http://web.mit.edu/cpse

Mr. Warner's Cool Science

Extensive collection of links for K-12 students coverings topics such as chemistry, physics, earth sciences, astronomy, and museums.

http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/~rwarneronw/

MSNucleus

Access to the K-12 Integrating Science, Math, and Technology Reference Curriculum is now FREE.

http://www.msnucleus.org/curriculum/curriculum.html

NASA Education

Links to all aspects of NASA's extensive education resources, including news, programs for children and adults, student resources, and calendar of events.

http://education.nasa.gov

NASA's Space Science Activities for Students

Space science activities for elementary and secondary students in astronomy, physics, life sciences, and space technology.

http://ssdoo.gsfc.nasa.gov/education/kids.html

National Science Olympiad 2005 : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Schedule, list of events, registration, details about lodging and nearby hardware supply stores, UIUC promotional materials, and contact information.

http://www.nso.uiuc.edu/

Negashte

A student magazine from Tehran, with mathematics and physics content. In both Iranian and English.

http://negashte.tripod.com

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

Education and training programs in science.

http://orise.orau.gov/

PathFinder Science Network

Science education programs for students of all ages in biology, chemistry, and earth science. GIS and modeling technologies are used to study student collected data.

http://pathfinderscience.net

Physchem

Activities, lesson outline and assignments for level 10 to level 12 physics and chemistry classes (in high school).

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Study/1190/

Planet Science

Designed to stimulate the imagination about science and technology. Provides science resources for primary and secondary school students and their teachers.

http://www.planet-science.com

Powers of Ten

Start 10 million light-years from the Milky Way galaxy and wind up face to face with a proton in Florida.

http://microscopy.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html

Project 2061

The American Association for the Advancement of Science's site on reforms of science, mathematics, and technology education.

http://www.project2061.org/

Project Dragonfly

A great place for 4th to 6th grade children to learn about science.

http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/

Real science

Provides teachers with science news and related resources to help capture the interest and attention of all their pupils.

http://www.realscience.org.uk

Resources for Scientists Teaching Science

Creative teaching ideas from scientists, who also teach. Designed for instructors who are interested in teaching courses that use writing as a tool to engage students in active learning.

http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/taresources/

Royal Science

Learn about the various fields of science, what they are, and where to find more fun information.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8424/science.html

Sandlot Science

Interactive optical illusions, games, science projects, fun puzzles, and distortions.

http://www.sandlotscience.com/

101 Science & Technology for Amateurs

Science and other technology subjects for home learning centers, amateur radio operators, and amateur scientists.

http://www.101science.com/

Science Activities Manual: K-8

"Hands-on" activities based on the National Science Education Standards. Covers many science topics.

http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMK8.shtml

Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools

A list of internet resources compiled by The National Science Resources Center.

http://www.stcms.si.edu/

Science Books and Films

The AAAS review journal for science materials for all ages, including reviews and recommendations for books, videos, software, and web sites.

http://sbfonline.com

The Science Campus

A resource for science and technology courses. Online theory items, feedback forum.

http://www.science-campus.com/

Science Education Digests

Topical articles for educators, produced for the U.S. Department of Education ERIC clearinghouse.

http://www.stemworks.org/digests_science.html

Science Education Links

References, resources and annotated links for secondary school science teachers and trainees. University of Sydney.

http://alex.edfac.usyd.edu.au/Methods/Science/ScienceWWW.html

Science Explained

Online science lessons on a wide variety of subjects, including the cloning of Dolly the sheep, the Montserrat volcano, water on the Moon, Martian fossils, and the "chicken flu."

http://www.synapses.co.uk/science/index.html

The Science Eye

Science and environmental education specialists offer science awareness through simulated classroom safaris for all ages.

http://www.scienceeye.com

Science Friday Kids' Connection

Hyperlinked lesson plans, summaries, and related materials to topics previously discussed on the show.

http://www.sciencefriday.com/kids/

Science Helpdesk

Developing the scientific contents for the Bilingual Project Integrated Curriculum designed by the Spanish Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia and the British Council.

http://www.sciencehelpdesk.com/

The Science House at North Carolina State University

A learning outreach program with a mission to work with K-12 teachers to emphasize the use of hands-on learning activities in science and mathematics. Forum; annotated directory of links; and searchable resources for science, math and for hands-on activities in general.

http://www.science-house.org/

Science in School

Journal offers articles about teaching in science and interdisciplinary topics. Includes abstracts and submission information.

http://www.scienceinschool.org/

Science Learning Network

Community of educators, students, schools, science museums and other institutions demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education. Inquiry-posed problems, information, demonstrations, and labs.

http://www.sln.org/

Science Links

Reviews of a wide range of science-related sites for science students and teachers. Reviews indicate curriculum relevance of sites, age suitability and suggestions for use of sites in teaching science.

http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/sciencelinks/

Science Master Image Galleries

Picture galleries containing a collection of images relating to science and nature topics.

http://www.monkeytime.com/sciencemaster/galleries/galleries.php

Science Netlinks

Resources for K-12 science educators.

http://www.sciencenetlinks.org/

Science Olympiad

Purchase an instructional video that details essential elements of Science Olympiad's Wright Stuff (rubber band-propelled airplanes) competition.

http://www.scienceolympiad.com/

Science Online

Dictionary of scientific terms and scientists and science news. In French but with access from English terms.

http://www.sciences-en-ligne.com

Science Online

Fee-based subscription site, providing a free tour of the resources available. These include an information bank, animated models, simulations, professional development, experiments online, and teacher presentations.

http://www.scienceonline.co.uk/

Science Online Reference Library

Sells class materials for biology, chemistry, earth science, physics and forensics. Includes online shopping.

http://sciencekit.com/

Science Oxygen

Provide the basic information according to the school course schedule for biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

http://www.scienceoxygen.com/

Science Resources

Large index of science related internet resources created by Nerd World Media.

http://www.nerdworld.com/nw539.html

Science Shack at BBC Online

Get answers to science questions, look for experiments to do, and sample some free online courses.

http://www.open2.net/scienceshack/

Science Snaps

A series of short articles on science issues provided by Aberdeen scientists and broadcast on Northsound One for North East Scotland.

http://www.sciencesnaps.co.uk

The Science Spot

Resource for educators and students. The Science Classroom and the Kid Zone are to make learning fun.

http://sciencespot.net/

Science Teacher Resources

Worksheets, lesson plans, and activities for teaching K-12 science classes.

http://www.science-teachers.com

Science Teachers' Resource Center

Site is for science teachers to share ideas such as labs, demonstrations and any other information to which teachers wish to grant public access.

http://chem.lapeer.org/

Science U

Interactive exhibits and multimedia articles and activities.

http://www.scienceu.com/

ScienceAware

Offering downloadable safety checklists, quizzes, and other handouts, as well as access to other free lab-safety materials developed especially for high school science teachers and students.

http://www.scienceaware.com

ScienceDaily Magazine

Free, advertising-supported online magazine that provides news about the latest discoveries and hottest research projects in everything from astrophysics to zoology.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/

ScienceIQ.com

A science fact sent by email each workday. Large online archive. Free trial subscription.

http://scienceiq.com/

ScienceMaster

Links to specific scientific disciplines. Offers features, columnists articles, homework helper, science topics for discussion, books and software links, downloads, and email.

http://www.sciencemaster.com

ScienceNetLinks

Resource for K-12 science educators.

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/

Sciencetechnician.com

The site for science technicians in schools, colleges and universities. Home of the SCITECH-L Discussion List, and Scitech Forums.

http://www.sciencetechnician.com/

Sciensational.com

Fun to read science facts and trivia presented in a very pleasant manner!

http://www.sciensational.com/

Sci-Math WORLD: An Interactive Internet Workshop

Provides annotated Web links to relevant science and math subjects arranged as directories and portals, searchable sites, search engines, and interactive Web sites.

http://library.rider.edu/scholarly/rlackie/sci/

Sheppard's Science Resources

Over 800 links organized alphabetically in over 40 categories.

http://www.can-do.com/uci/index.html

Sonoma State University Educational Resources

A combination of lesson plan sites and resource links for physics, astronomy, and related fields.

http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/tenn/Educational.html

The Subaru National Science Teaching Awards

Designed to celebrate science educators who are catalysts in the classroom. Site also has science news,teaching resources, an idea exchange, and a science teacher survey.

http://www.science.subaru.com/

SwRI's Lighter Side

Engineers and scientists are available to answer questions. The site also features an archive of past enquiries.

http://www.swri.org/10light/home.htm

Synergy Learning, Inc.

Specializes in math, science and design technology for K-8 students. Encourages life-long learning in teachers, and educational techniques through on-site workshops, short courses. magazines, and supply list recommendations, using everyday concepts.

http://www.synergylearning.org/

Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic

Program that sponsors research experiences in the polar regions for U.S. elementary and secondary school teachers. Includes program information, journals and other reports from current and past participants, and related classroom activities.

http://tea.armadaproject.org/

TeachOne

Has links for science teachers, biology teachers in particular, as well as general education links. Includes useful sites for lesson planning and searching the internet.

http://teachone.tripod.com/

The Third International Mathematics and Science Study

Responses to issues regarding 12th-Grade TIMSS.

http://nces.ed.gov/timss/

Toyota TAPESTRY Grant

Each year, the Grants for Teachers program awards 50 grants of up to $10,000 each to K-12 teachers of science in the fields of environmental science and physical science applications. The projects should demonstrate creativity, involve risk-taking, possess a visionary quality, and model a new way of presenting science.

http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/

TryScience.org

Content is contributed by science centers and museums worldwide and constantly changes.

http://www.tryscience.org/

UniServe Science

Disseminate information and innovative materials relating to science teaching throughout Australia. Contains tertiary and secondary school resources, publications, information on academic courses and professional development workshops, and discussion mailing lists.

http://science.uniserve.edu.au/

UVM Design Tasc Competition

Annual competition for high school students, in which math and physics concepts are put into practice.

http://www.cems.uvm.edu/TASC/2007/

Virtual World of Animated Gifs and Java Applets for Education

Promoting the use of animated gifs and Java applets in the teaching of science. The site has samples and shows how these may be incorporated into websites and PowerPoint slides for use in education.

http://r_tai.tripod.com/

The Visible Human Explorer

This demonstration exhibits the user interface for remote access to the National Library of Medicine's Visible Human digital image library. Users can visualize the library, browse contents, locate data of interest, and retrieve desired images.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/vhp_conf/north/vhedemo.htm

Volcano World

Brings modern and near real-time volcano information to school kids.

http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/

Whelmers

Includes activities that use everyday objects to illustrate mathematical principles.

http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/

World Wide Web Instructional Committee

An ad hoc group of North Dakota State University faculty dedicated to developing internet-based learning pages. Details the efforts of our group. Current projects include visual educational research in computer science, biology, geology, and anthropology.

http://wwwic.ndsu.edu/

Zona Land

Mathematical and scientific explorations and tools.

http://id.mind.net/~zona/

Baghdad blues

When will it be safe for Iraqis to go back home?

news.bbc.co.uk

IMF in global 'meltdown' warning

The world financial system is on the "brink of systemic meltdown", the head of the International Monetary Fund warns.

news.bbc.co.uk

Living in boxes

Has the desire for privacy driven us into tiny homes?

news.bbc.co.uk

Bond assassin's golden gun stolen

The £80,000 golden gun used in the James Bond film The Man With The Golden Gun is stolen from studios in Hertfordshire.

news.bbc.co.uk

Scarlett mother faces Goa warning

The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlett Keeling is told to appear before authorities in Goa, India, over neglect claims.

news.bbc.co.uk

The 2CV at 60

It was the perfect car for a camping trip to the USSR

news.bbc.co.uk

Slovenia 2-0 Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's hopes of making the 2010 World Cup finals are fading after a 2-0 defeat in Slovenia.

news.bbc.co.uk

'Progress made' in Iceland talks

Significant progress has been made over frozen UK cash in failed Icelandic banks, say Treasury and Icelandic officials.

news.bbc.co.uk

Send your video, pictures and story ideas

Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

news.bbc.co.uk

Retail tycoon in UK stores talks

Billionaire Sir Philip Green holds talks with officials in Iceland, which could lead to him buying several leading UK stores.

news.bbc.co.uk

Mugabe 'gives Zanu-PF key posts'

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe gives key ministries to his own party - in defiance of a power-sharing deal, reports say.

news.bbc.co.uk

Carpark ramp crash man critical

An 18-year-old man is critically injured after a collision with a car on a carpark exit ramp during a night out.

news.bbc.co.uk

Scotland 0-0 Norway

Chris Iwelumo misses an open goal as Norway's draw delivers a blow to Scotland's World Cup qualification hopes.

news.bbc.co.uk

Father's grief over flood deaths

A British man who lost his wife and one of his twin daughters in flash-floods in Spain describes the tragedy.

news.bbc.co.uk

Wales 2-0 Liechtenstein

Wales struggle to beat minnows Liechtenstein in their World Cup Group Four qualifier.

news.bbc.co.uk

Blind Belgian tops 300km/h to break world speed record

Belgian Luc Costermans breaks the world blind road speed record, reaching 308km/h on an airstrip in France.

news.bbc.co.uk

Palin abused power, probe finds

John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin abused her power as Alaska's governor for personal ends, a report concludes.

news.bbc.co.uk

Mike Baker

Are we asking too much of our teachers?

news.bbc.co.uk

Haider shock

Death of Austrian politician stuns friends and foes

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Deadlock 'encourages dissidents'

The deadlock at Stormont is encouraging the rise of dissident republicans and anti-agreement unionists, the PUP says.

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N Korea taken off US terror list

The US removes North Korea from its state terror list after the North agrees to nuclear inspection demands, the US says.

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Man charged over key fob weapon

A man is charged after police seize a key fob gun during a stop and search in Greater Manchester.

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Rooney double as England hit five

Wayne Rooney grabs two late goals as England beat Kazakhstan 5-1 in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

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Icelandic banks

Risk for money in subsidiaries' offshore accounts

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Car bomb hero in intensive care

Glasgow Airport car bomb hero John Smeaton remains in intensive care after suffering an asthma attack.

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