YOU WONT BELIEVE: 9 - What They Never Told You

In 1977, scientists shipped a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa by helicopter, aircraft and refrigerated truck to prove a wild Saudi plan

In 1977, Iowa State University hosted a conference on towing icebergs. A large iceberg was transported from Alaska to demonstrate the concept. Scientists and leaders debated the feasibility of this ambitious water solution. The idea aimed to provide fresh water to arid regions globally. This unique demonstration highlighted a bold…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska

Federal investigators report that a commuter plane crash off Alaska last year, which killed all 10 people on board, involved an operator with a history of overweight flights

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Alaskan Bush People's Bam Bam And Bear Share Rare Photos With Siblings Following Matt's Death

The reality television stars shared a photo together.

Cinemablend · Jul 30

Snow storm warning in the middle of summer? Alaska's mountain highway buried under 6 inches of snow, ice, 11-degree wind chills and powerful winds catch drivers off guard

Snow storm warning: Northern Alaska is under a rare summer snowstorm warning, as arctic conditions have turned highways hazardous with snow and ice. Forecasters indicated the risk of accumulating snow and freezing winds, particularly in remote regions. The anticipated overnight refreeze poses a significant danger, creating patches of invisible ice.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

In 1924, Mardy Murie spent her honeymoon travelling by boat and dogsled to study Alaska’s caribou; she later helped protect 8.9 million Arctic acres

Mardy and Olaus Murie embarked on their marriage with an adventurous expedition studying caribou in Alaska's Brooks Range. Their journey involved navigating icy terrains by dogsled and boat. Mardy meticulously recorded their findings, ultimately advocating for the protection of ecosystems. Her tireless efforts contributed to groundbreaking conservation legislation, including the…

The Times of India · Jul 29

CDC Documents an Increase in Severe Bloodstream Gonorrhea Infections in Alaska Across Two Surveillance Years

CDC reports disseminated gonococcal infections rose in Alaska across 2023 and 2024. Most patients had joint pain, not genital symptoms.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Rocket Lab to start launching missile-defense missions from Alaska under $266 million Space Force deal

Rocket Lab just inked a $266 million deal with the U.S. Space Force to launch up to 18 suborbital missile-defense missions, most of them from Alaska's Pacific Spaceport Complex.

Space · Jul 27

In 2005, scientists thawed 32,000-year-old organisms frozen since the Ice Age, and they started swimming almost immediately, challenging everything we knew about life's limits

NASA scientists made a groundbreaking discovery deep inside Alaskan permafrost. They defrosted 32,000-year-old bacteria frozen since the ancient Ice Age. The moment the ice melted, the microbes woke right up. They immediately started swimming, feeding, and multiplying. This shock revival proved ancient organisms can survive extreme freezing for millennia. Now,…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

In 1964, engineers proposed capturing Alaska's rivers and sending them thousands of miles to America's driest deserts

In 1964, American engineers at the Ralph M Parsons Corporation drew up one of the most ambitious infrastructure plans in history, a scheme called the North American Water and Power Alliance, or Nawapa. The idea was to capture excess river water from Alaska and northwestern Canada and send it south…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Lindsey Graham’s death revives a rare and controversial custom: Keeping a Senate seat in the family

Family members can offer name recognition and continuity in moments of disruption, but choosing senators based on bloodlines inevitably courts controversy, experts say

The Independent UK · Jul 26