Copenhagen University

Scientists have discovered what is believed to be the world's northernmost landmass - a yet-to-be-named island north of Greenland that could soon be swallowed up by seawaters.

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Researchers came upon the landmass on an expedition in July, and initially thought they had reached Oodaaq, up until now the northernmost island on the planet.

The Greek island of Amorgos is thought to have been named after amorgis, a rare type of flax that grows on its craggy mountains and was used in ancient times to produce the thread with which its much-coveted chitons (tunics) were made.

The Danish Institute is hosting a screening of Billie August's 2018 drama on the perils of ambition, "A Fortunate Man," on Thursday, May 9. The film will be shown in the original Danish with English subtitles.