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New lidar advances atmospheric science at UAF research site
November 14, 2025
A new science tool at the ҹɫ¸£Àû research center in Gakona will advance understanding of Earth's middle and upper atmosphere regions.
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November 14, 2025
Charles Deehr will never forget his first red aurora. On Feb. 11, 1958, Deehr was a student at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. He asked a Fulbright student from Norway named Tone to the Portland Symphony that night.
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UAF study links beaver expansion to faster Arctic thaw
November 13, 2025
The climate-driven spread of beaver ponds in Alaska's Arctic accelerates the effects of a warming environment by causing pond-adjacent permafrost to thaw and by increasing the amount of liquid water present during winter.
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Georgeson Botanical Garden begins forest succession project
November 13, 2025
The Georgeson Botanical Garden is working to expand the garden's public area with a path winding through a newly planted forest, providing visitors with a tranquil nature trail. The expansion represents the beginning of a long-term vision to transform an 8-acre piece of land into a native boreal forest.
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Holiday events bring festive cheer to UAF campus
November 12, 2025
The ҹɫ¸£Àû will host a variety of holiday events throughout November and December, offering chances to shop locally, enjoy student and community art and take in the sights and sounds of the season.
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2025 Delta Harvest Wrap-Up highlights the year in agriculture
November 12, 2025
An update on the 2025 year in Alaska agriculture and summaries of research progress on soils, grains and weeds will highlight the annual Delta Harvest Wrap-Up in Delta Junction. The free annual wrap-up brings together Alaska's agricultural researchers with local farmers to provide updates on their various projects.
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Triple solar blast sets stage for active aurora show
November 11, 2025
An unusual triple whammy of solar outbursts, including one scientists call a cannibal, began hitting Earth this afternoon and is likely to bring the curtain up on spectacular aurora performances starting tonight.
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Webinar highlights efforts to document, defend against invasive crab
November 11, 2025
Tammy Davis, invasive species coordinator with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, will lead a free webinar on the invasive European green crab, including its distribution, threats to Alaska's nearshore environments and how Alaska partners are addressing the invasion. The webinar is hosted by the ҹɫ¸£Àû Cooperative Extension Service.
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Former ambassadors to discuss Ukraine, diplomacy at UAF event
November 10, 2025
The ҹɫ¸£Àû will host a free public event focused on diplomacy and the war in Ukraine on Friday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall on campus. The event, "Diplomatic Dialogue: A Conversation on Ukraine," will feature a discussion between former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William "Bill" Taylor and UAF Interim Chancellor and former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs Mike Sfraga.
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Sitka workshop focuses on sweet, spicy cinnamon rolls
November 07, 2025
A workshop in Sitka will start the weekend off right by exploring how to create the perfect sweet and spicy treat — cinnamon rolls!
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Interactive map models Fairbanks borough energy costs
November 07, 2025
A new interactive web map developed by researchers at the ҹɫ¸£Àû gives policymakers and residents a clearer picture of how energy costs affect households across the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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November 07, 2025
I once asked a snowmachiner heading out on a trail from Nome where he was going. "Boston," he said before speeding off.
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Palmer scientist to lead workshop on composting for beginners
November 06, 2025
Caley Gasch, a soil scientist with the ҹɫ¸£Àû Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, will lead a workshop on the basics of composting, which creates a great soil amendment and keeps materials from going to the landfill.
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Study and report offer insights into ice conditions
November 05, 2025
As Alaska's rivers begin serving as winter roads and trails, a new study from the ҹɫ¸£Àû helps explain why certain stretches of water never seem to freeze.
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November museum programs explore archaeology
November 04, 2025
The University of Alaska Museum of the North family programs will explore archaeology in November.
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