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Fairbanks open house highlights 4-H opportunities, activities
January 24, 2025
Find out what 4-H is all about during an open house hosted Feb. 1 by clubs in the Tanana District, headquartered in Fairbanks. Clubs meet monthly to work on projects such as sewing, cooking, arts and crafts, livestock, horses, and more. These projects help youths learn life skills to help them be ready for the future and make a difference today.
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Dangerous cold across the land
January 23, 2025
During this time when peak cold often arrives in the northern hemisphere, Alaska today celebrates the king-of-the-cold's birthday.
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Visiting writers series announces spring 2025 events
January 23, 2025
Authors from Alaska and beyond will share their works as part of the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series through April at the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ.
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When snow melts early, a big fire season could follow
January 22, 2025
An early exit of Alaska's spring snow means more acreage could burn during the coming wildfire season, which begins when the snow melts off, says new research from the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ
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33rd annual Science for Alaska talks and events announced
January 22, 2025
The ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Geophysical Institute will host free public science talks over the next few weeks, featuring Alaska stories from author Ned Rozell, Alaska landscape changes as seen from space, a conversation with two UAF rocket scientists and Alaska's Mount Churchill volcano.
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Veteran reporter named to Snedden Endowed Chair of Journalism
January 22, 2025
The ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Department of Science and Environmental Journalism has named Paula Dobbyn to the Snedden Endowed Chair of Journalism for the 2024-2027 term.
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Better Bones and Balance fitness program offered in Juneau
January 21, 2025
Juneau residents with low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) or who are interested in learning how bone and muscle strength can benefit their long-term health can apply for a 12-week Better Bones and Balance fitness program.
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February webinars focus on chainsaw safety and cutting firewood
January 17, 2025
Wood is an important fuel source in Alaska. In February, the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Cooperative Extension Service will host three free webinars on cutting wood safely and keeping chainsaws in good working condition.
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Museum to host annual open house Feb. 1
January 17, 2025
The University of Alaska Museum of the North will host its annual open house on Saturday, Feb. 1, from noon to 4 p.m.
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Three rockets will ignite Poker Flat's 2025 launch season
January 16, 2025
Three NASA sounding rockets are set to launch from Poker Flat Research Range as early as Tuesday to learn more about three types of aurora -- black, flickering and fast-pulsating.
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Anchorage, Kenai panels will discuss carbon capture, storage
January 16, 2025
The ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ’ Alaska Center for Energy and Power will host two town hall discussions about carbon capture, use and storage in Anchorage and Kenai.
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Learn fun, fascinating facts about Alaska slugs
January 15, 2025
For the past three years, Joey Slowik has focused on preventing slug damage to crops. Along the way, Slowik, an integrated pest management technician with the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Cooperative Extension Service, has uncovered a lot of odd and interesting information about the often-reviled gastropods.
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Pike use marine corridors to colonize new Alaska territory
January 15, 2025
Northern pike are moving through salt water to invade freshwater habitats in Southcentral Alaska, according to a new study. It's the first known documentation that northern pike are traveling through estuaries, where fresh water from rivers mixes with the ocean, to colonize new territory in North America.
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24 NextGen scholars receive $268,000 in second round of scholarships
January 15, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture NextGen Program has awarded 24 additional scholarships worth a total of $268,000 to undergraduate and graduate students at the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ.
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Tuition-free educational backcountry expeditions offered for high schoolers
January 14, 2025
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska has opened applications for its 2025 tuition-free science and art backcountry excursions. The programs offer hands-on outdoor experiences that combine adventure with scientific and artistic exploration.
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