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Jesse Weber collects stickleback with a minnow trap in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Photo by Matt Chotlos At first blush, sticklebacks might seem a bit pedestrian. The finger-length, unassuming fish with a few small dorsal spines are a ubiquitous presence in oceans and coastal watersheds around the northern hemisphere. But these small creatures are also an excellent subject for investigating the complex dance of evolutionary adaptations. A new study published Sept. 8 in Science sheds light on the genetic basis by which stickleback populations inhabiting ecosystems near each other developed a strong immune response to tapeworm infections, and how...

This summer, we had the pleasure of chartering the Deflin II with LimitLes Peru 2022. We learned so much in such a short time from the medicinal properties of nature to the mighty importance of each living thing we discovered. I am now forever a bird watcher and jungle trekking fanatic. And did you know the Amazon rainforest is a huge regulator of the world’s oxygen and carbon cycles?! Nature is neat. I have to shout out our incredible naturalist guides from the Delfin who guided us through the Amazon river and jungle, have the eyes of a tiger, an...

Fortunetelling is a great trick, but it only works if you know how to cold read -- absorbing everything in front of you and dropping some meaty guesses about what's on others' minds. Figuring out what's next for one of the biggest media franchises in the world is similar. Only President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige (and those under NDAs) know what's next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, we can take the hints they're leaving and deliver some fun ideas about what's coming next.We're about to present twelve educated guesses about the next era of the MCU. Based on...

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Helena, MT, you’ve come to the right place. As a native of Montana, I’ve always found Helena to have a distinct feel due to its historical downtown. The gothic cathedral in town gives it more of a European feel, while the surrounding mountain ranges make it an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. Helena has always been a unique Montana spot to visit for a blend of culture, history, and nature. Whether you’re into outdoor activities, art, history, or just want to relax and take it easy, there is something for everyone. I’ve...

Over the summer, areas of Colorado’s rivers have faced closures and fish kills due to weather conditions, but the Blue River in Summit County has managed to avoid negative impacts from monsoonal moisture and warm temperatures.  According to the most recent data from the United States Geological Survey, temperatures for the Blue River below Dillon Reservoir have consistently stayed between 44 and 44.5 degrees Fahrenheit for the past week. Kendra Fuller, executive director of the Blue River Watershed Group, said that as a headwaters location, the Blue River is going to have consistently cold water.   “There should be seasonal changes,...