Ninety-six people from 73 Alaska communities responded. They were specifically asked to compare the berry picking experience of the past 10 years with berry picking before that.
Science & Tech
Where The Wild Fractions Are: The Power Of A Bedtime (Math) Story
A new study published in the journal Science shows that regular use of a specific math-based iPad app significantly improved math performance in elementary school children.
Berkeley’s Sugary Drinks Are Getting Pricier, Thanks To New Tax
Berkeley, Calif., passed a 1-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages in 2014. Researchers say soda prices went up three months after it was implemented — a first step toward reducing consumption.
Scientists Grow Primitive Human Kidneys In A Dish
Scientists have tried for years to grow artificial kidneys in the lab. They’ve gotten a bit closer by using stem cells to create an “organoid” much like a fetal kidney. But it’s missing key parts.
Drilling for gold: Inside the KSM’s exploration project
What happens when a mining company goes looking for gold? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at one of British Columbia’s most controversial transboundary mines.
Apple CEO Tim Cook: ‘Privacy Is A Fundamental Human Right’
Apple has long touted the power and design of its devices, but recently it’s been emphasizing their privacy features. Tim Cook describes how Apple is protecting and using, or not using, customer data.
Active underwater volcano found in southern Southeast
Scientists have found an active underwater volcano in southern Southeast Alaska. It’s on a fault blamed for earthquakes in recent years.
Breast Cancer Gene Test Helps Predict Who Can Skip Chemo
A large study confirms that a test doctors have been using for a decade works well for low-risk patients. More work is needed to draw conclusions about chemotherapy for women with riskier tumors.
‘Ingredients’: An Eye-Opening Look At The Additives In Our Food
What does diacetyl look like? And what’s it doing in our food? A new book seeks to demystify 75 common food additives with striking photos of these ingredients and details on their uses and history.
Kodiak High School students enter the world of nano-agriculture
Anna McDonald, a Kodiak high schooler, is part of a NASA-sponsored group that assigns Alaskan students to scientific research projects.