The “golden orb” was discovered two miles deep by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research ship while mapping the ocean floor in the summer of 2023.
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Alaska Seaplanes gets approval for new departure, landing paths to reduce flight disruptions
New FAA authorized flight paths, paired with synthetic vision technology, could improve commuter flight reliability in Southeast.
Mariculture workshop in Juneau highlights growth potential for Alaska oyster farms
Experts and tribal members are talking about the obstacles and opportunities in the mariculture industry.
Report details threats from a warming Arctic: ‘These changes cascade directly into people’s lives’
For the past 20 years, NOAA’s Arctic Report Card has documented changes in the region, which continues to warm faster than the rest of the globe.
U.S. Department of Energy lab, active in Alaska, drops ‘renewable’ from name
The Trump administration, which broadly opposes renewable energy projects, changed the name of the Colorado-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory to “National Laboratory of the Rockies.”
Even scientists who’ve studied the aurora for decades say this solar storm is special
This week’s powerful coronal mass ejections could bring even more auroras in the coming days.