Do you ever hear whale sounds? This biologist wants you to tell him about them
Lately, Fred Sharpe has been focusing on whale noises that can be heard at the surface. He says they’re understudied compared to their underwater counterparts.
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NANA shareholders protest in Fairbanks over the Native Corporation’s immigration detention contracts.
Judge denies Southeast Alaska tribes’ effort to dismiss Metlakatla fishing rights case
The case challenging the state of Alaska’s right to regulate Metlakatla fishermen was headed for trial when a coalition of tribes asked the court to dismiss it.
Alaska nominee for federal judgeship has smooth confirmation hearing
Aaron C. Peterson works in the Alaska Department of Law natural resources section. U.S. Senators asked more questions of other nominees at the hearing.
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LatestDOJ case against Comey faces troubles. And, powerful figures in latest Epstein docs
The DOJ’s case against former FBI Director James Comey faces new challenges. And, newly released emails name powerful figures who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein even after his conviction.
Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys
The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It’s not the only group.
Eating just a handful of plastic can be fatal for marine animals, a study finds
Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.
She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too
Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it’s a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That’s why respite is an important part of her life.
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