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February 22, 2024
After a few hours of skiing through deep snow, Forest Wagner and I smelled a tuna sandwich. We knew we were closing in on warm pools of water.
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Book explores ex-prisoners' lives after the Soviet gulag
February 22, 2024
A University of Ӱ Fairbanks faculty member has published a book that explores how Soviet political prisoners navigated life after release. Tyler Kirk, assistant professor of history and Arctic and Northern studies, will host a book launch gathering at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 in the Usibelli Building’s BP Design Theater on the Ӱ Troth Yeddha’ Campus in Fairbanks.
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Authors Kantner and McGuire will read from award-winning works
February 22, 2024
Ӱ authors Seth Kantner and Rosemary McGuire will read from their works at the University of Ӱ Fairbanks on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.
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New detection method aims to warn of landslide tsunamis
February 21, 2024
University of Ӱ Fairbanks researchers have devised a way to remotely detect large landslides within minutes of occurrence and to quickly determine whether they are close to open water and present a tsunami hazard.
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McCandless Foundation gives $125,000 to build pavilion for Bus 142
February 20, 2024
A $125,000 donation from the Christopher Johnson McCandless Memorial Foundation will allow the University of Ӱ Museum of the North to construct an open-air pavilion for the display of Bus 142, made famous by the book and film, "Into the Wild."
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Music series showcases circumpolar cultures
February 20, 2024
Several public events, including performances, demonstrations and presentations, will showcase the rich musical traditions of the circumpolar North through the end of March.
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Ӱ students win funds from Air Force to build a nanosatellite
February 20, 2024
A team of University of Ӱ Fairbanks students will build the Air Force a nanosatellite roughly the size of an ordinary loaf of sliced bread to show that communications technology of large satellites can be packed into a small space and deliver much more data.
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Middle schools to compete in Ӱ Science Olympiad
February 19, 2024
The Ӱ Science Olympiad will convene Feb. 23-24 at the University of Ӱ Fairbanks.
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Research: Home heating fuels Fairbanks direct sulfate pollution
February 19, 2024
Use of residential heating fuel is the main contributor of primary sulfate pollution in Fairbanks' wintertime air, according to research conducted during an international science program in the community in 2022.
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Study aims to understand cognitive decline in older dogs
February 16, 2024
A University of Ӱ Fairbanks researcher has launched a study of cognitive decline in older Ӱ dogs.
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Scientists, others to discuss impact of beaver movement into Arctic
February 16, 2024
Scientists and others from remote communities across western Ӱ and northern Canada concerned about the migration of beavers into the Arctic will gather at the University of Ӱ Fairbanks later this month.
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Ice fog not often a part of northern life
February 15, 2024
An old friend -- a character not seen in these parts for a few years -- showed up last week in Fairbanks.
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Ӱ to host engineering open house Feb. 24
February 15, 2024
The University of Ӱ Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines will host its annual Engineering Open House on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Master gardener classes scheduled in Fairbanks
February 15, 2024
Registration is open for spring master gardener classes in Fairbanks. The classes teach the fundamentals of gardening. Topics covered include botany, soil science, entomology, greenhouse design and management, organic and conventional fertilization, lawn care, vegetable-growing techniques specific to Ӱ, and more.
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Ӱ certified pesticide applicators workshop set
February 13, 2024
The University of Ӱ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host a two-day continuing education course for Ӱ certified pesticide applicators, arborists and landscape professionals.
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