Research news
Research offers defense against energized space electrons
December 09, 2025
Research at the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Geophysical Institute is advancing the ability to quickly clean up Earth's radiation belts from a flood of energetic electrons created by an extraordinary solar blast or a nuclear explosion in space.
Apply for Toolik Field Station's 2026 early career Tundra Award
December 08, 2025
Toolik Field Station invites students and early career researchers to apply for the Tundra Award for the 2026 field season. This competitive award sponsors independent and original Arctic research projects with up to 10 days at Toolik Field Station.
The people behind earthquake early warning
December 05, 2025
When you follow scientists in the Alaska wilderness, you'll almost certainly get alder-snagged.
'Alaska Voices' shares climate adaptation stories
December 03, 2025
The second season of the podcast "Alaska Voices" brings listeners into the lives of Alaskans dealing with one of the most rapidly changing environments on Earth.
The mystery of the dancing wires
December 01, 2025
In this quiet, peaceful time of year, with all the noisy birds flown south and all the scary bears in hillside dens, little things catch our attention. Like wires that move as if by magic.
Seminar explores Alaska food independence scenario
November 24, 2025
A ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ professor will explore how Alaska might grow enough grain to supply its needs and limit reliance on imported food. The presentation by Jakir Hasan, research assistant professor of plant genetics with the UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, is part of the seminar series "Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems."
Talk will share insights from circumpolar farms, cultures
November 21, 2025
Chelsea San Roman, a farm and research technician at the Matanuska Experiment Farm in Palmer, will share stories and experiences from the 2025 Circumpolar Agriculture Conference in Tromsø, Norway. San Roman was part of a group from the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension who spent a week in September with farmers, producers and researchers from Earth's circumpolar regions.
As the dark season begins, more light
November 20, 2025
It's November in Fairbanks, when the sun reminds you of where you're leaving your bootprints on the planet.
Sikuliaq embarks on its first journey to Antarctica
November 20, 2025
The research vessel Sikuliaq will begin a long journey to Antarctica this week, marking a new era for the Seward-based ship and its crew. The ship, which has been owned by the U.S. National Science Foundation and operated by the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences since 2014, has largely been used in waters around Alaska and the Pacific Northwest for the past decade. Starting early next year, the vessel's duties will temporarily shift to Antarctica for the first time.
UAF expands structural testing capacity
November 18, 2025
The ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ has installed powerful new load frames in the High Bay Structural Testing Laboratory, giving researchers the ability to simulate full-scale stresses on buildings, utilities, and other northern infrastructure. Led by the Arctic Infrastructure Development Center, this upgrade strengthens Alaska's only high-bay facility capable of replicating permafrost settlement, freeze-thaw impacts and seismic forces.
UAF study: Seismic data can identify aircraft by type
November 18, 2025
Instruments typically used to detect the ground motion of earthquakes can also be used to identify the type of aircraft flying far overhead, research by ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ scientists shows.
New lidar advances atmospheric science at UAF research site
November 14, 2025
A new science tool at the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ research center in Gakona will advance understanding of Earth's middle and upper atmosphere regions.
November 14, 2025
Charles Deehr will never forget his first red aurora. On Feb. 11, 1958, Deehr was a student at Reed ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ in Portland, Oregon. He asked a Fulbright student from Norway named Tone to the Portland Symphony that night.
UAF study links beaver expansion to faster Arctic thaw
November 13, 2025
The climate-driven spread of beaver ponds in Alaska'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.
2025 Delta Harvest Wrap-Up highlights the year in agriculture
November 12, 2025
An update on the 2025 year in Alaska 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 Alaska's agricultural researchers with local farmers to provide updates on their various projects.
Triple solar blast sets stage for active aurora show
November 12, 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.
Interactive map models Fairbanks borough energy costs
November 07, 2025
A new interactive web map developed by researchers at the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ gives policymakers and residents a clearer picture of how energy costs affect households across the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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.
Study and report offer insights into ice conditions
November 05, 2025
As Alaska's rivers begin serving as winter roads and trails, a new study from the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ helps explain why certain stretches of water never seem to freeze.
Researcher to discuss putting local food in local hands
November 04, 2025
A ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ professor will discuss putting local food in local hands during an ongoing seminar series. The presentation by Glenna Gannon, assistant professor of sustainable food systems with the UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, is part of "Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems."
