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Dozens descend upon Alaska to measure snow
CREAMER’S FIELD STATE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL REFUGE — Five scientists have padded their way on snowshoes into the middle of this frozen swamp in Fairbanks. They are here to measure the...
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Alaska Science Forum: Dozens descend upon Alaska to measure snow
CREAMER’S FIELD STATE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL REFUGE — Five scientists have padded their way on snowshoes into the middle of this frozen swamp in Fairbanks. They are here to measure the pillowy, perfect snowpack that...
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I Went to the Woods: Booking a bargain
The cheapest hotel in the line was on the end next to a bus stop with an advertisement proclaiming that syphilis was making a comeback and it was important to get tested. The deadbolt...
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Alaska Science Forum: Stranger in a rich land of winter life
Things an Alaskan notices while standing on a road in Costa Rica: — Trees are shaped like mint-green umbrellas rather than charcoal-green rocket ships. — Flesh-colored flowers smell like warm honey as they fall...
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On the Trails: Weather and wildlife in early March
On a sunny day in early March, a friend and I went to Eagle Beach, despite windy conditions and a forecast of 30-40 mph gusts. The weathermen had it right. The north wind was...
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Don’t snooze on the luge: Juneau resident hopes to share his love of luging with the community
Doug Sanvik loves to luge, and he hopes to see the sport grow in the Juneau community to become huge. For around the last 10 years, Sanvik has volunteered every one of his Saturdays...
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Caribou have been using same Arctic calving grounds for 3,000 years
Western Arctic Caribou. Image-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Caribou have been using the same Arctic calving grounds for more than 3,000 years, according to a new study by the University of Cincinnati. Female...
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As sea ice declines in the Arctic, bowhead whales are adjusting their migration patterns
Two bowhead whales surface in a small lead in April 2012. Photo by Kate Stafford, Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon State University. NEWPORT, Ore. – As sea ice declines in the Arctic, bowhead...
