by barrynerhus | Aug 25, 2020 | Blog
If there is one thing every American tends to take for granted, it’s a clean glass of drinking water drawn from a household tap. However, the availability of clean water is under assault across the country due to lax government regulation and outdated methods of...
by barrynerhus | Aug 21, 2020 | Biology, Blog
Over the last three decades, the Antarctic Peninsula has undergone immense change. Researchers attribute this to both atmospheric and oceanic warming. One large effect of this is the collapse of the Larsen A Ice Shelf in 1995 followed by the break up of Larsen B seven...
by barrynerhus | Jun 12, 2020 | Biology, Blog
Scientists point a finger at greenhouse gasses, such as carbon dioxide, when it comes to global warming, which has negative repercussions for humans. However, some people have wondered if an increase in carbon dioxide could also be beneficial to some life forms on our...
by barrynerhus | Jun 10, 2020 | Biology, Blog
A recent study conducted by scientists from the University of Oxford has suggested an alternative approach to combating climate change in the Arctic: an increase in the populations of bison, reindeer, and wild horses throughout the grazing lands. The effects this...
by barrynerhus | May 10, 2020 | Biology, Blog
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic currently affecting 210 countries and over 2 million people worldwide, it’s easy for misinformation to quickly spread regarding the source of the disease, the rate at which it may spread, and how it could possibly evolve over time. With that...
by barrynerhus | Apr 10, 2020 | Biology, Blog
According to National Geographic, research by biologist Geir Johnsen indicates that Arctic light pollution is one of the leading causes of endangered marine species. What is Polar Night? During the midwinter, the Arctic Circle sky is a dark path blind to human eyes....
