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March 07, 2024
Denali, North America's highest peak at 20,310 feet above sea level, always seemed abnormally high to Peter Haeussler.
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Study shows razor clam development affected by ocean acidity
March 07, 2024
A new ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ-led study has found that razor clams accelerate their shell development when exposed to more acidic ocean conditions, but that those young shells are built with more fragile substances.
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Learn to make yogurt in this hands-on class
March 06, 2024
ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Cooperative Extension Service agent Leif Albertson will explain the science behind making yogurt during an in-person workshop in Anchorage. Then participants will move into the kitchen for a hands-on yogurt-making session.
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UAF names 2024 honorary degree, service award recipients
March 05, 2024
The ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ has selected five people to honor during its 2024 commencement weekend in May. Honorary doctorates will be presented to Della Sdaahlk'awaás Cheney, Neal Fried and Mead Treadwell. Sarah Keller and Meg Nordale will receive Meritorious Service Awards.
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Learn gardening basics in statewide webinar series
March 05, 2024
Grow your gardening knowledge. ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Cooperative Extension Service agent Casey Matney will teach a series of 11 gardening webinars to help you get your garden ready for the upcoming growing season.
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New UAF lidar will add to space weather research capability
March 04, 2024
ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ scientists are developing a new light detection and ranging instrument to help gain a better understanding of space weather enveloping Earth.
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Study charts dog injuries' impact on Yukon Quest finishes
March 01, 2024
Sled dogs that have wrist injuries during the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race are more likely to finish the race than dogs with other types of injury or illness, researchers have discovered.
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Wet overflow a winter hazard in Alaska
March 01, 2024
While following a snowmachine trail recently, my dog and I came to a low spot that looked like a swimming pool filled with ice water. The air temperature was about 5 degrees F.
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Museum programs focus on warmth in March
February 29, 2024
Family programs at the University of Alaska Museum of the North will explore the theme of warmth in March.
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Food preservation classes planned in Cordova
February 29, 2024
ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Cooperative Extension Service agent Sarah Lewis will offer in-person food preservation classes over four days in Cordova.
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Galena river energy project receives $9.5 million
February 28, 2024
The Yukon River village of Galena and the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ will investigate whether in-river turbines can provide electricity to the community. The UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power and the nonprofit Sustainable Energy for Galena Alaska will explore the idea. Their project has received a $9.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Learn to make ratatouille with Alaska flavors in Sitka workshop
February 28, 2024
A workshop in Sitka will teach participants how to make a classic French dish -- with a Southeast Alaska flair. Chef Jayme Schroeder said ratatouille is his favorite dish, and this version will include fresh ribbon kelp and abalone.
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Barnette Magnet wins first place in Alaska Science Olympiad
February 27, 2024
The Barnette Blazers of Barnette Magnet School in Fairbanks won first place in the 2024 Alaska Science Olympiad on Saturday, Feb. 24. Students from across the state participated in the annual tournament that challenges their skills in science, technology, engineering and math.
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UAF names fall 2023 honors students
February 27, 2024
The ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the fall 2023 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements.
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Regents approve Indigenous studies center, planetarium at UAF
February 23, 2024
The University of Alaska Board of Regents on Friday approved two projects that will reshape the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Troth Yeddha' Campus.
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