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New funding advances earthquake early warning for Alaska
March 24, 2026
Federal funding approved earlier this year will allow for the first implementation steps of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system to begin in Alaska, though its operation is not expected for several years and is contingent on continued financial support. The system can provide several seconds to a minute or more of warning and is being used in California, Oregon and Washington.
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Seminar explores food, fiber and more from boreal forest
March 23, 2026
A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researcher will share how differences in the boreal forest across the global North affect the way people use it and which plants and animals live there. The presentation by Jessie Young-Robertson, research associate professor of forest ecology with the UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, is part of the series "Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems."
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Middle schoolers to compete in Alaska Science Olympiad
March 23, 2026
The Alaska Science Olympiad Division B will convene March 27-28 at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Troth Yeddha’ ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. The olympiad is part of a nationwide competition consisting of hands-on, team-based tournaments designed to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
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Researchers begin 1,600-mile journey across Alaska
March 20, 2026
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers will launch a 1,600-mile snowmachine expedition along Alaska’s western and northern coasts Saturday, March 21, to exchange information about the evolving environment with communities en route.
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New analysis shows continued loss of Arctic landfast sea ice
March 20, 2026
Sea ice is sticking to Alaska's northern coast for less time each year, according to 27 years of data analyzed by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø scientists.
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Time to hit the trail westward
March 20, 2026
On March 21, 2026, a friend and I will roll away from my house in Fairbanks on our fat bikes. We hope to ratchet our way west to Nome.
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Ceramics artist Matt Hiller to lecture and give demonstrations
March 20, 2026
Ceramics artist Matt Hiller will give a public talk and live ceramics demonstrations April 1-2 at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
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UAF names fall 2025 honors students
March 19, 2026
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the fall 2025 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements.
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Virtual talk explores ways to identify, attract backyard pollinators
March 19, 2026
An Anchorage entomologist will delve into how to recognize common bees and other Alaska pollinators in a free virtual talk with the Valley Garden Club.
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Research provides timely views of warming's impact on Alaska glaciers
March 18, 2026
Alaska's glaciers respond to climate change by melting for three additional weeks with every 1 degree Celsius increase in the average summer temperature, data from satellite-mounted radars show.
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Pike eat more as water warms, threatening native species
March 18, 2026
Rising temperatures in a Southcentral Alaska river have led to a hungrier population of invasive northern pike, a trend that could imperil native salmon and other fish species.
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University symposium explores restorative justice
March 17, 2026
Practitioners, community members and partners from across Alaska will gather virtually for a free three-day Restorative Justice Symposium March 30 through April 1.
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Class to cover birch tapping, sap products
March 17, 2026
A class hosted by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Cooperative Extension Service in Palmer will explore techniques for tapping birch trees and making syrup from the sap.
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Alaska climate report: February marked by cold and dynamic ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
March 16, 2026
February provided a full Alaska winter ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø experience: coastal blizzards, strong temperature swings, heavy snowfall and more deep cold in many locations.
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UAF philosophy professors to explore AI, language and knowledge
March 16, 2026
As artificial intelligence enters everyday life, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Department of Philosophy invites the community to two lectures on what AI means for knowledge, language and human identity.
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