An Alaskan glacier does not quietly fade or melt when it collapses into the ocean. It releases energy, water, and…
Browsing: Alaska
“Alaska” immerses readers in the state’s astonishing biodiversity and stark beauty. From icebound fjords to volcanic islands, it showcases how geography and wildlife shape a landscape that feels timeless yet continuously changing.
The morning commute is a predictable experience in most parts of the United States: a familiar red light that always…
Alaskans, particularly those who reside in remote forest towns or coastal villages, speak of storms with a distinct sense of…
There are no roads leading in or out of the gravel airstrip where the plane to Igiugig lands hard and…
Students are learning to code as a necessity rather than as a novelty in isolated areas of Alaska where fiber…
The future of Alaska was once determined by oil. Almost immediately after Prudhoe Bay came alive in the 1970s, the…
The glaciers in Alaska used to advance slowly, almost ceremonially, with the patience of centuries. That patience has vanished during…
Drones have proven to be incredibly useful collaborators for scientists in Alaska’s seal rescue operations, allowing them to safely traverse…
A different kind of gold rush has emerged across Alaska’s frozen landscapes, one that is based on rare earth elements,…
The ocean has always served as both an employer and a teacher in Alaska’s small coastal towns. However, its lessons…