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UAF students win funds from Air Force to build a nanosatellite
February 20, 2024
A team of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ students will build the Air Force a nanosatellite roughly the size of an ordinary loaf of sliced bread to show that communications technology of large satellites can be packed into a small space and deliver much more data.
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Middle schools to compete in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Science Olympiad
February 19, 2024
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Science Olympiad will convene Feb. 23-24 at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥.
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Research: Home heating fuels Fairbanks direct sulfate pollution
February 19, 2024
Use of residential heating fuel is the main contributor of primary sulfate pollution in Fairbanks' wintertime air, according to research conducted during an international science program in the community in 2022.
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Study aims to understand cognitive decline in older dogs
February 16, 2024
A ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ researcher has launched a study of cognitive decline in older ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ dogs.
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Scientists, others to discuss impact of beaver movement into Arctic
February 16, 2024
Scientists and others from remote communities across western ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ and northern Canada concerned about the migration of beavers into the Arctic will gather at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ later this month.
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Ice fog not often a part of northern life
February 15, 2024
An old friend -- a character not seen in these parts for a few years -- showed up last week in Fairbanks.
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UAF to host engineering open house Feb. 24
February 15, 2024
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ College of Engineering and Mines will host its annual Engineering Open House on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Master gardener classes scheduled in Fairbanks
February 15, 2024
Registration is open for spring master gardener classes in Fairbanks. The classes teach the fundamentals of gardening. Topics covered include botany, soil science, entomology, greenhouse design and management, organic and conventional fertilization, lawn care, vegetable-growing techniques specific to ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥, and more.
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ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ certified pesticide applicators workshop set
February 13, 2024
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Cooperative Extension Service will host a two-day continuing education course for ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ certified pesticide applicators, arborists and landscape professionals.
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The rusting of northern ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ streams
February 08, 2024
During these late winter days, researchers who are studying the rusty discoloration of northern ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ streams are prepping for summer field trips.
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UAF Business Leader of the Year nominations due March 10
February 08, 2024
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Business Leader of the Year award. The award, presented by the UAF College of Business and Security Management, honors a person who has demonstrated leadership, business acumen, community engagement and educational support at any level.
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Museum will celebrate Black ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ns' experiences at free event Feb. 9
February 02, 2024
The University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North will host a free public event to celebrate the diverse narratives of Black ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ns on Friday, Feb. 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The celebration will showcase "Black in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥: Interior Edition," a multimedia exhibit that examines the rich history and experience of Black life in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ through storytelling.
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ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ is still good at making cold
February 01, 2024
Moments after I bashed some sheet rock with a hammer to expose my home's water pipes to warmer air, I logged in to see another Special Weather Statement. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fairbanks wrote: "After a brief 'warm-up' from the bitterly cold temperatures recently, another prolonged cold-snap will return to the Interior."
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Food protection manager course offered Feb. 27
January 31, 2024
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Cooperative Extension Service will offer a certified food protection manager training on Tuesday, Feb. 27, with proctors for testing available in 16 communities.
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Museum programs highlight ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ stories in February
January 31, 2024
The University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North will highlight ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ stories during family programs in February.
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