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When a hat isn’t just a hat

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When a hat isn’t just a hat

Dude, where’s my hat?

The story behind these ubiquitous round worms

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The story behind these ubiquitous round worms

There are thousands of species of nematodes.

Cancer patient raising money with mountaineering expedition

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Cancer patient raising money with mountaineering expedition

He’s moving mountains (and money).

Betraying a bird of prey? Biologist shares insights into goshawk habitat

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Betraying a bird of prey? Biologist shares insights into goshawk habitat

A word on birds.

Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere

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Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere

Changes to the Alaska snowpack.

How do rising C02 levels affect plants?

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How do rising C02 levels affect plants?

Carbon dioxide and ecosystems.

Scouts try out environmental stewardship

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Scouts try out environmental stewardship

Troop helps plant over 100 trees.

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

Can I keep this animal part? Wildlife expert shares answers

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Can I keep this animal part? Wildlife expert shares answers

What’s allowed and what’s not.

In this Nov. 29, 2018 photo, clouds swirl over Douglas Island. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Sustainable Alaska: Vote for the trees and stop recycling bad ideas

I am not against logging. And call me hopelessly naïve but I am for living-wage jobs in Southeast…

Sifting volcanic paydirt to help forecast eruptions

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Sifting volcanic paydirt to help forecast eruptions

The science behind predicting volcano eruptions.

Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year

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Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year

‘It wasn’t supposed to happen this fast.’

Living on the edge of wilderness means the lives of humans and wildlife often intersect. Sometimes planned, sometimes not. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire

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Accidents and negligence

“My bad” doesn’t always do the trick.

Welcome to the mushroom show

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Welcome to the mushroom show

Roving around Boy Scout Beach.

A moon jellyfish swims in Gastineau Channel on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Seeing lots of jellyfish around Juneau? Here’s why.

Reports of peanutbutterfish are uncomfirmed at this time.

Raccoons, wild pigs and other bad ideas

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Raccoons, wild pigs and other bad ideas

Tales of imported wildlife.

A change in season is marked by tree leaves turning color at Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Autumn arrives in Juneau

Observations from Eaglecrest, Dan Moller and Gold Ridge.

Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast

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Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast

Thermometers across the state are hitting record highs.

Why I love September

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Why I love September

It’s nice to get our city back, so to speak.

The hapless bee comes to a lupine inflorescence where the spider was waiting. (Bob Armstrong | For the Juneau Empire)

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Crab spiders are voracious little predator

Here’s where to find them in Juneau.