This Day in Alaska History-January 9th, 1797
UW-led study links wildfire smoke to increased odds of preterm birth
About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health over generations. In recent years, researchers have identified a potential link between wildfire smoke — one of the fastest-growing sources of air pollution […]
This Day in Alaska History-October 8th, 1914
Changes in Cholesterol Production Lead to Tragic Octopus Death Spiral
For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses often suffer a tragic death. After a mother octopus lays a clutch of eggs, she quits eating and wastes away; by the time the eggs hatch, she is dead. Some females in captivity even seem to speed up this […]