It’s part of an experiment called “AWESOME,” which seeks to observe how auroras affect Earth’s upper atmosphere.
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Alaska glaciologists reflect on a rapidly changing icescape
Glaciologists are trying to answer the big questions that remain about their future as the United Nations observes the first-ever World Day for Glaciers.
Firings prompt concerns that science supporting Alaska seafood industry could be undermined
NOAA Fisheries biologists working on key surveys were cut, and more firings are expected, while restrictions on new rules create challenges for timely opening of March harvests.
Earthquake activity in Alaska quieted a bit in 2024, but more landslides are being tracked
There were 39,836 seismic events in Alaska and nearby regions in 2024, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center’s newly released 2024 Alaska Seismicity Summary.
Alaska’s glaciers are melting faster than anywhere else
A new report by dozens of international scientists says the state is the largest contributor to global glacier loss.
Head of Alaska Aerospace sees Kodiak Island spaceport as solution for national congestion
John Oberst, head of Alaska Aerospace, went on the “Today” show to discuss what is being described as a “traffic jam” at the country’s spaceports.