Arctic lands and waters hold irresistible allure for global oil companies. Despite opposition from environmental groups and President Obama's 2016 ban on drilling in federal Arctic waters, exploration in Alaska has revealed ...
Environment
Apr 13, 2017
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Shrubs expanding northward into a warming Arctic - and growing taller as they did - paved the way for moose to expand their range northward too.
Ecology
May 6, 2016
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Snowshoe hares and moose, which are both relative newcomers to Alaska's North Slope, may have become established in the area with the help of warming temperatures and thicker vegetation.
Ecology
Nov 11, 2015
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The U.S. Department of Energy is looking for research proposals that could advance what's known about methane hydrates, a potential new source of fossil fuel.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 13, 2014
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(AP) -- Federal scientists said Wednesday that a nearly bald, lethargic seal recovered from the southeast Alaska coast showed the same symptoms of a disease that sickened ringed seals and Pacific walrus on the state's north ...
Ecology
Mar 8, 2012
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It's been a long wait, but it was worth it. The Black Brant XII sounding rocket with the CASCADES II experiment launched and flew through an active aurora display March 20 at 3:04 a.m. Alaska Daylight Time. The successful ...
Space Exploration
Mar 24, 2009
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