A group of top researchers has been picked to help the U. S. government make sense of strange flying objects spotted in American skies. Led by Harvard’s Avi Loeb, the new panel will review puzzling sightings and suggest ways to study them further. Unlike typical government work, this team relies onl
Every summer, gardens across Alaska burst with color and life. Many gardeners focus on the bright blooms and sweet scents, but some overlook the tiny visitors that make it all possible. Among them are yellowjackets—often misunderstood wasps that many swat away without thinking. Yet these insects do
Alaska’s fishing rules just got tossed by state lawyers, but the real fight isn’t about paperwork. It’s about who carries the weight when salmon runs disappear. Western Alaska’s chinook and chum salmon have been dropping for years, forcing villages to cut back on their usual catches. Yet when the bo
In Oak Lawn, neighbors proved that talking things out—even when opinions clash—can lead to better outcomes than shouting matches. When a zoning change proposal for Newton Avenue came up, instead of digging in heels, the community sat down to hash out differences. Not everyone left happy, but trust g
The idea that every child should have a personal tablet or laptop in school is catching on, but studies show this trend may actually hurt learning. Research across the globe finds that more screen time in classrooms links to lower scores in math, reading and science. One study even says that kids
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is pulling off a weekend that feels like stepping into a classic American road trip from decades ago. More than 10, 000 vintage cars—all built before 1965—fill the grounds for the annual 'Back to the '50s' event, giving car lovers a rare chance to see well-preserved c
Alaska will close 12 more schools this year, adding pressure on families who depend on neighborhood education. While some leaders praise charter schools and homeschooling, they often forget how many households need the safety net of their local public school. Alaska’s rising cost of living means man
Alaska voters changed more than just voting rules in 2020. They also added a rule that says every dollar spent to sway elections must reveal its real donor. The idea is plain: people who put money into politics should be known to voters. Not just the committee or nonprofit that handled it, bu
The idea of ultra‑processed foods covers many parts. It looks at the mix of nutrients, the ingredients used, how the food is made, and what additives are added. Some people think this makes the idea hard to use for research or rules. Scientists can still rely on it. They argue that the man
Over the last few years, violent crime has become a defining issue in Latin America. While overall homicide rates have dropped slightly across the region, pockets of extreme violence—especially in cocaine-producing nations like Colombia and Peru—have kept fear high. Extortion cases have skyrocketed
