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New lidar advances atmospheric science at UAF research site
November 14, 2025
A new science tool at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Department of Fish and Game, will lead a free webinar on the invasive European green crab, including its distribution, threats to ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s nearshore environments and how ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ partners are addressing the invasion. The webinar is hosted by the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Cooperative Extension Service.
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Former ambassadors to discuss Ukraine, diplomacy at UAF event
November 10, 2025
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s rivers begin serving as winter roads and trails, a new study from the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North family programs will explore archaeology in November.
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