Peter Delamere, space physicist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute, hopes to learn more about Pluto’s possible atmosphere by studying its interactions with particles from the solar wind.
Interior
Young amendment blocks ANWR wilderness plan
Young’s amendment to the Interior Department spending bill passed the House Tuesday by voice vote after a brief debate.
Infected salmon just another problem for Yukon subsistence fishermen
As Yukon salmon continue their summer runs, subsistence fishermen are expressing frustration about gear restrictions, closures, and now potentially infected fish.
Water fountains in the tundra
Water held under pressure by permafrost can be a problem if we try to use it.
Surveyors climb Denali to recalcuate its height
A dispute over the height of North America’s tallest mountain may be resolved this week as surveyors climb to the top of Mount McKinley.
Sled dogs safe, but musher stays to protect fire-threatened homestead
The Sockeye Fire caused evacuation of hundreds of sled dogs from Willow area kennels earlier this month, and now new fires have forced movement of huskies from a remote kennel north of Fairbanks.