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Stable Polar Bear Population Found in Sea near Alaska
Polar bears are listed as a threatened species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 2008. The populations of this iconic animal have been declining steadily over the years, but not all polar...
Stable Polar Bear Population Found in Sea near Alaska
Polar bears are listed as a threatened species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 2008. The populations of this iconic animal have been declining steadily over the years, but not all polar...
Blockbuster is one store away from extinction in the US
Although it's well known that there aren't many Blockbuster stores left open, the announced closure of Alaska's remaining two outlets is a deathblow. Kevin Daymude, the General Manager of Blockbuster Alaska confirmed via a Facebook post that rental o...
US will test expanded drone use in 10 states
The US government is making good on its promise to expand the use of drones. The Department of Transportation has named the 10 projects that will participate in its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program, and they represent a wide swath...
Former FCC broadband advisor arrested on $250 million fraud charges
A former broadband advisor picked by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to push high-speed internet access in rural areas has been arrested on multi-million dollar fraud charges. It is alleged that during her time with Alaska-based fiber opt...
Marvel is making a scripted ‘Wolverine’ podcast for Stitcher
Marvel is taking Logan to the internet. The comics publisher has entered a partnership with Stitcher to produce a premium podcast starring the razor-clawed mutant called Wolverine: The Long Night. Weapon X will be voiced by Richard Armitage, who has...
Google’s ‘Voyager’ bear cam showcase is the best reality TV
Invisible infrared light reveals a hidden Alaska
Infrared photography isn't just for soldiers or police, it also gives photographers a tool for capturing what is normally unseen. A strong case in point is photographer, artist and Tron title designer GMUNK, aka Bradley G. Munkowitz. He trekked to Al...
NASA’s Terra Satellite Captures Alaska’s Bogoslof Volcano Eruption in Wrapped White
MODIS captured Alaska's erupting Bogoslof Volcano on January 18. The eruption looked like cloud cladded in white. MODIS was used by NASA Terra satellite, and the Bogoslof Volcano exists...