by Julia Hager | Feb 9, 2021 | Archive, Arctic, History
Ten of these small glass beads, which originated in Venice and were valuable trade items centuries ago, were found in the tundra of the Brooks Range in northern Alaska. Photo: Kunz & Mills, 2021/American Antiquity Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering...
by Julia Hager | Feb 7, 2021 | Archive, Science, Science
From aboard the National Oceanographic Centre’s research vessel RRS James Cook, scientists will take a closer look at the impact of the iceberg giant. Photo: National Oceanographic Centre A research mission to determine the impact of the giant A-68a iceberg on...
by Julia Hager | Feb 5, 2021 | Archive, Science, Science
North Atlantic right whales often stay close to shore and at the surface, like this calf feeding on zooplankton. This behavior increases the risk of collisions with ships. Photo: New England Aquarium North Atlantic right whales are among the most endangered whale...
by Julia Hager | Feb 4, 2021 | Archive, Arctic, Politics, traffic
The number of ships in the seas between Russia and the USA is constantly growing. This also increases the risk of accidents and environmental disasters. Based on the updated agreement between the two countries, the worst should be prevented in case of an emergency....
by Julia Hager | Feb 3, 2021 | Archive, Science, Science
At birth, a newborn Weddell seal pup weighs only about 30 kilograms. Within five to six weeks, the pup grows to over 100 kilograms. Photo: Mike Lucibella, National Science Foundation One of the few research teams that continued their projects despite the pandemic has...
