Alaska Army National Guard aviators rescue two stranded boaters north of the Arctic Circle

Alaska Army National Guard aviators rescue two stranded boaters north of the Arctic Circle

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON  –  Alaska Army National Guard aviators with the 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion rescued two overdue boaters whose vessel became stuck in icy water about 7 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Oct. 6. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a mission in response to a request for assistance from the Alaska […]

Alaska’s orange rivers more metallic than acid mine drainage

Alaska’s orange rivers more metallic than acid mine drainage

Thawing Permafrost Sends Plumes of Rusty, Metal-Rich Water Far Downstream The bright orange plumes of water scientists first noticed billowing across a river in Alaska’s Brooks Range in 2018 were even more acidic and metallic than water leached from metal mines, despite their pristine surroundings. That is according to a new study from the University […]

Understanding Shakespeare’s message on death

Understanding Shakespeare’s message on death

Students who have read, watched or performed any of the works of William Shakespeare know how frequently death factors into the plot. Tragedies like Romeo and Juliet, Othello and Hamlet end with deaths of the titular characters — and many others, as well.  Toby Widdicombe, Ph.D., professor of English, recently published a book exploring Shakespeare’s […]