This video is answering the question of how big is Alaska.

This video is answering the question of are there glaciers in Alaska.

Geography of the West Region of the United States evaluates the characteristics of the West region of the United States by exploring geographical information such as landforms, water forms, and landmarks.

For a few dozen Alaskan Iñupiat natives, it is possible to see Russia from their house. Just below the Arctic Circle lie two land masses between Russia and Alaska, the Diomede Islands. Small, rugged, and surrounded by ice and harsh seas,...

The Last Slave Owners in the US | Native American Slavery, 5 Civilized Tribes, Trail of Tears

The bar-tailed godwit makes the longest nonstop flight of any bird: From Alaska to New Zealand.

In which Hank talks about why it's cold, and why extreme weather makes us talk about global warming, and why this is precisely the wrong way to think about...average global atmospheric energy increase.

Ice is an essential component of the ecosystem of the Bering Sea region. For example, sea ice cover can dramatically affect the levels of phytoplankton which has enormous effects on the entire food web. In this public radio story we hear...

The 56th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4, 2008. This was the first election in which I voted in the primaries, and there were a lot of exciting candidates to vote for. But first, let's see how George W....

The National Science Foundation (NSF), in cooperation with the Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF), has successfully launched the R/V Sikuliaq, a "next-generation" global class...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Russian Colonialism

On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez struck Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, shortly after midnight. The accident caused the oil tanker to spill more than 11 million gallons of crude oil. which equals roughly...

Major studies, including those by the Pew Commission and the U.S. Ocean Commission, have revealed that our oceans are facing a critical crisis, primarily due to overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate...

She was known as the Reindeer Queen – and one of the richest women in Alaska. So how did Changunak Antisarlook use her remarkable wealth to benefit the Inupiat community?

On this episode of Breaking Trail, tis the season…to HUG A REINDEER! You read that right, Coyote met an orphaned baby reindeer in Alaska and it ended up being one of the friendliest animals we’re ever featured on Breaking Trail. We think...

In this week’s episode of NSF Science Now(37) we examine tunable prosthetics, explore origami engineering, duck-billed dinosaurs and discover how a population of King Crabs has migrated to the warming seas off the Antarctic...

Tighten your seat belt! This runway is made of ice. Welcome to Ruth Glacier, deep inside Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve. Some of the visitors are here for recreational activities, such as backcountry skiing, but this is no...

In 1959, the United States officially welcomed Alaska into the family as the 49th state. But did you know that 100 years earlier, Alaska was actually part of Russian America?

Researchers have discovered a lake in Alaska that is bubbling due to methane emissions.

On this episode of Beyond the Tide, Coyote and the Brave Wilderness crew explore the tidal pools of Mud Bay in Haines, Alaska! This tidal mud flat is home to all sorts of amazing sea creatures including isopods, nereid worms, and even...

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote gets up close with an adorable baby Fox! While visiting Steve Kroschel’s Wildlife Center in Haines, Alaska the Brave Wilderness team were privileged to meet many amazing rescued animals…one of...

In this week’s episode of NSF Science Now, we explore Arctic walrus habitats, Cave2, pandas and, finally, algae and biofuels.

In this week's episode of NSF Science Now we explore Arctic walrus habitats, Cave2, Pandas and finally Algae and biofuels.

NSF Science Now highlights some of the latest in NSF science & engineering research and discoveries.