First African evidence to support hypothesis of an asteroid impact that contributed to the extinction of large animals 12 800 years ago. Image: Map showing simular platuinum spikes throughout the globe. Credit: Francis Thackeray | Wit University A team of scientists from South Africa has discovered evidence partially supporting a hypothesis that Earth was struck […]
A dead seal found on a beach near Kotzebue, Alaska. Credit: NPS/Raime Fronstin NOAA is declaring an Unusual Mortality Event (UME) for bearded, ringed, and spotted seals in the Bering and Chukchi seas. From June 1, 2018 to present there have been reports of 282 dead seals, with 119 stranded seals in 2018 and 163 in 2019. The increase […]
Pararescuemen will rappel with the torch from a Black Hawk helicopter JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska National Guard will deliver the Veterans Golden Age Games torch Wednesday morning at Moose Run Golf Course on Arctic Valley Road. A 1.5-mile community fun run will immediately follow. Pararescuemen from the Air Guard’s 212th Rescue […]
(Juneau) – Thursday, the Office of Governor Michael. J. Dunleavy announced upcoming stops in North Pole and Anchorage as part of the Governor’s “Statewide Discussion for a Permanent Fiscal Plan” – a series of meetings, events and community-based discussions in partnership with a variety of groups and organizations. The events follow successful roadshow visits […]