With the discoveries now confirmed, “The 7th period of the periodic table of elements is complete,” according to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
Science & Tech
Temperatures up by 50 Degrees at North Pole
2014 was the warmest year since 1880, and 2015 is on track to be even warmer. While the rest of the world has warmed by an average of 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the Arctic has warmed by twice as much.
After two years, is The Blob finally dead?
At its peak, The Blob generated ocean surface temperatures that were 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above average. Now, temperatures are only .5 to 1.5 degrees Celsius above average.
‘Letters from the Sky’ melds snow science with art
Art and science combine in a new exhibit at the University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks.
Homer drone pilot says federal regs prevent business from taking flight
A Homer business owner wants to use a drone to take pictures and shoot video of properties in Homer. But he says restrictions on drone piloting have hurt his chances of making the business work.
The weatherman at the end of the western world
William Wells lives and works at what may be the nation’s most remote weather station. It’s 300 miles off the west coast of Alaska (and 500 miles off the east coast of Siberia) in the Bering Sea.
Take a break from the holiday hustle to explore Earth’s oceans, atmosphere
Juneau residents get a sneak peak into ocean and climate research underway at the Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute.
Do You Really Know Why Earth Has A Solstice?
If you don’t know why Earth has a solstice — or seasons, for that matter — you are in good company, says astrophysicist Adam Frank. But he’s going to clear it up for you.
Models show permafrost melting faster than thought
UAF researchers reported findings from Arctic permafrost modeling that indicates thawing may dramatically affect ecosystems and infrastructure.
28 teams compete in 9th annual Juneau Robot Jamboree
“It’s supposed to be like an NCAA tournament and a Hollywood film opening all at once. So we’ve got an emcee doing play-by-play for the robot matches. We’ve got a DJ playing music all day. Our referees are dancing and wearing silly costumes,” said Rebecca Soza with JEDC.