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Earth Sciences Sep 10, 2011

Arctic ice cover hits historic low: scientists

The area covered by Arctic sea ice reached its lowest point this week since the start of satellite observations in 1972, German researchers announced on Saturday.

Environment Aug 21, 2011

In warmer Greenland, shoot the dogs, drill for oil

(AP) -- The old hunter was troubled by the foreigners encroaching on his Inuit people's frozen lands.

Environment Aug 19, 2011

Walrus herds gather on Alaska's northwest shore

(AP) -- Large herds of Pacific walrus have begun gathering on the northwest coast of Alaska, again forsaking sea ice for sand in what has become a symbol of climate warming in the region.

Earth Sciences Jun 20, 2011

Did climate change cause Greenland's ancient Viking community to collapse?

Our changing climate usually appears to be a very modern problem, yet new research from Greenland published in Boreas, suggests that the AD 1350 collapse of a centuries old colony established by Viking settlers may have been ...

Paleontology & Fossils Mar 16, 2011

Rare seal fossils spark murder mystery

A paleontologist suspects foul play in the death of two seals found along the shoreline in Santa Cruz County.

Biotechnology Feb 20, 2011

Trichinosis parasite gets DNA decoded (w/ Video)

Scientists have decoded the DNA of the parasitic worm that causes trichinosis, a disease linked to eating raw or undercooked pork or carnivorous wild game animals, such as bear and walrus.

Ecology Feb 9, 2011

Endangered decision delayed on walrus

(AP) -- Pacific walrus need additional protection from the threat of climate warming but cannot be added to the threatened or endangered list because other species are a higher priority, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ...

Earth Sciences Jan 10, 2011

Researchers brave icy waters to study Arctic food web

For thousands of years, Inupiat Eskimos have relied on the bounty of nearby coastal waters for their survival along Alaska's far northern shoreline.

Environment Dec 7, 2010

Could Santa Claus be toxic?

The exact location of Santa’s Workshop has long been kept secret, but one thing every child knows is that he lives somewhere up by the North Pole. It’s a place that has seen great changes in recent years with ...

Other Sep 30, 2010

Giant worms and rum: records reveal 19th century life at sea

From a young girl who vomited a giant worm to lightning strikes and walrus attacks, the treacherous nature of life at sea in the 19th century was laid bare Thursday in newly released British archives.

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