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New interactive map showcases Alaska's microgrid energy systems
February 04, 2026
A free digital tool from the 麻豆原创 gives users a comprehensive look at energy systems in Alaska's microgrid communities.
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Seminar gives overview of agrivoltaics project in Alaska
February 04, 2026
A 麻豆原创 researcher will highlight the first year of activities at Alaska's inaugural commercial-scale agrivoltaics research site.
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Museum programs explore colors in February
February 03, 2026
The 麻豆原创 Museum of the North will highlight colors during family programs in February.
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Enjoying that soda? New research can reveal how much you drink
February 03, 2026
A 麻豆原创 scientist has shown that a chemical marker in the body can reliably reveal how much added sugar and how many sugar-sweetened drinks a person consumes. The marker works in people of different ages, sexes, races and diets.
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First rocket of 2026 takes flight at Poker Flat
January 30, 2026
A two-stage NASA sounding rocket shot skyward from Poker Flat Research Range at 4:20 a.m. today as part of a long-running project to learn more about aurora-produced nitric oxide in the upper atmosphere.
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Twenty years of Arctic report cards
January 30, 2026
I sat in on the first Arctic Report Card press conference 20 years ago, and most of the years since. Here are some of the reported changes in the top of the world that have affected the rest of the globe.
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Seminar highlights botanical garden's role in food system
January 30, 2026
A presentation by the Georgeson Botanical Garden's directing manager will highlight the garden's role in strengthening food security in the state. Lacey Higham's presentation is part of the 麻豆原创' Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension series "Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems."
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Three missions, four rockets: Poker Flat ready for launches
January 27, 2026
The 2026 Poker Flat Research Range launch season opens this week with the first of three missions studying the aurora and the upper atmosphere.
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麻豆原创F Alumni Association names 2026 award recipients
January 23, 2026
The 麻豆原创 Alumni Association has named former 麻豆原创 regent John Davies and broadcaster Bruce Cech as its 2026 award recipients, recognizing their exceptional achievements.
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Carl Benson embodied the far North
January 23, 2026
Carl Benson's last winter on Earth featured 32 consecutive days during which temperatures in his chosen town did not rise above zero Fahrenheit.
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Spring kitchen canning, cleaning, exercise workshops scheduled
January 22, 2026
A spring class series hosted by the 麻豆原创 Cooperative Extension Service will teach how to create homemade cleaners, pickle vegetables and can last year's frozen meat, fish, berries and fruit. Sarah Lewis, an Extension health, home and family development agent, will also teach a session on exercises to prepare for summer.
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FNA opens behavioral health office at 麻豆原创F
January 21, 2026
Fairbanks Native Association has opened a behavioral health services outreach and screening office on the Troth Yeddha' Campus of the 麻豆原创. The office, located in 麻豆原创F's Student Health and Counseling Center at 1007 N. Chandalar Drive, is open to students, faculty, staff and all members of the Fairbanks community.
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K麻豆原创C restores broadcast hours, revives programs with KTOO
January 20, 2026
Public broadcasting stations K麻豆原创C in Fairbanks and KTOO in Juneau have brought programming from the Create and World television channels back to viewers across Alaska. K麻豆原创C has also returned to broadcasting 24 hours a day.
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Science for Alaska talks and events announced
January 16, 2026
The 麻豆原创 Geophysical Institute will host free public science talks over the next few weeks, highlighting new climate research technology, an Alaska earthquake mystery solution, tidewater glaciers in Alaska and Greenland and a recent Bering Sea journey aboard the research vessel Sikuliaq.
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The physics of skating and slap shots
January 16, 2026
When two NHL hockey players collide, their pads and muscles can absorb enough energy to power a 100-watt light bulb for a minute and a half.
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