It was on this day, September 1st, 1906, that Roald Amundsen arrived in Nome aboard the sailing vessel Gjoa. Amundsen had just completed a traverse of the Northwest Passage. It was the first such traverse recorded in history. His feat took three years, which began when he left Oslofjord on June […]
Acupressurist — Caugnga’istaq Una arnaq caugnga’istaq. – This woman is an acupressurist. Although many people think of acupressure as an Asian science, healers in societies around the world use their hands to restore health to the sick by applying gentle, carefully directed pressure. This pressure promotes blood circulation, stimulates the production of hormones, relieves tension, […]
This time of year, when berries fill my thoughts, the early summer blooms that begot them are hazy in my mind. As I pick, I try to remember that my belly and bucket are full thanks to these flowers and their pollinators. And to my surprise, as I learned this summer, perhaps a parasitic plant […]
Scientists have greatly underestimated the impact an extreme solar storm can have on Earth, according to new research. A new way to account for uncertainty in solar wind measurements could help communication and power system operators better prepare for disruptions caused by major solar storms. Space weather experts have maintained that Earth’s magnetic environment seems […]