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Across the Arctic, strange things are happening to the landscape. Massive lakes, several square miles in size, have disappeared in the span of a few days. Hillsides slump. Ice-rich ground collapses, leaving the landscape wavy where it once was flat, and in some locations creating vast fields of large, sunken polygons. It’s evidence that permafrost, […]
Pro Tip Look for a program that offers courses according to your schedule and timeline. Some online colleges offer accelerated terms that allow you to take more classes per year, which might be a good option if you want to graduate quickly. Alaska’s online colleges differ in how they cater to virtual students and the […]
An Alaska Airlines plane blew a tire while taking off from Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Thursday and was forced to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles. Passengers braced for a rough ride but the plane ultimately landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), its scheduled final destination, just after 8 p.m. […]
MN man’s adventure from Alaska to Argentina Whether he is navigating the open roads of the Great Plains, braving the frigid temperatures of northern Alaska or searching for the equator in Ecuador, Jimbo Tarpey is on a journey of discovery. His travels have taken him across the Americas to experience the wonders both man and […]
American voters woke up on Wednesday to a second Donald Trump presidency after he was declared the winner in one of the greatest comebacks in history. His victory is among the most unconventional, consequential and divisive US elections, which has given the Republican president-elect a mandate to shape the country’s post-second world war consensus on […]
The combination of artificial intelligence and policymaking can occasionally have unforeseen repercussions, as seen recently in Alaska. In an unusual turn of events, Alaska legislators reportedly used AI-generated citations that were inaccurate to justify a proposed policy banning cellphones in schools. As reported by /The Alaska Beacon/, Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) […]
Alaska and New York: A Polar Apart Adventure A Mile-High Question So, you’re curious about the distance between Alaska and New York City, huh? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a virtual journey that’s almost as long as the flight itself! A Continent’s Length Away Let’s break it down. Alaska, the land […]
Architecture firm Prentiss + Balance + Wickline has shared photos of a home they completed in Alaska, that overlooks inlet waters and is balanced on the edge of a rock wall. The home’s geometry is defined by two tall shed roof structures with a connector between them. Along the west side of the home, the […]
Some residents in the Alaskan capital, frustrated with cruise crowds, sought to limit ship traffic on Saturdays, despite the likely negative impact on local businesses. Source link
Millions of people worldwide tuned in for a remote Alaska national park’s “Fat Bear Week” celebration this month, as captivating livestream camera footage caught the chubby predators chomping on salmon and fattening up for the winter. But in the vast state known for its abundant wildlife, the magical and sometimes violent world of wild animals […]