UAF — flagship research university in Fairbanks. Home of the Geophysical Institute (aurora, earthquakes, volcanoes), International Arctic Research Center, and College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
505 S Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
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Chukchi Sea ice runs above median for third straight late June
Chukchi Sea ice extent stood well above the 1991-2020 median as of Saturday, the third consecutive late June with that pattern, per ACCAP data — with high-concentration ice still hugging the Alaska coast north of Wainwright and the Beaufort Sea nearly ice-locked.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1d ago1 min readAIChukchi Sea, Alaska
Robots are fighting Alaska wildfires near Nenana right now — on their own
Finalist teams in the $11 million XPRIZE Wildfire competition have until Thursday to demonstrate autonomous detection and suppression systems near Nenana, testing technology that aims to respond four times faster than current wildfire response rates.
by Melinda Communities.News6d ago2 min readAINenana, Alaska
National Lab, University of Alaska Fairbanks sign energy partnership
The National Lab of the Rockies and University of Alaska Fairbanks formalized a partnership Wednesday focused on critical minerals, energy infrastructure, and workforce development.
by Melinda Communities.News1mo ago2 min readAIAnchorage
Chukchi Campus is getting ADA and fire-safety upgrades after 14 years on the master plan
The University of Alaska Fairbanks issued an invitation for bids Sunday to renovate restrooms for ADA compliance and create a fire-rated exit corridor at its Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue, with bids due July 10.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAIKotzebue, Alaska
UAF scientist gets $300K to unlock permafrost's carbon time bomb
UAF microbiologist Mario E. Muscarella received a $299,972 NSF grant to develop molecular tools identifying which dormant microorganisms activate when permafrost thaws, critical knowledge as Alaska's frozen soils hold twice the carbon of Earth's atmosphere.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAIUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks Campus
UAF scientist leads $36K Antarctic sea ice study amid record lows
The National Science Foundation awarded UAF $36,000 for a collaborative study of rapid Antarctic sea ice decline in the Ross Sea, led by sea ice geophysicist Andrew R. Mahoney.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAIFairbanks
Fairbanks spruce pollen hits season high in UAF count
Spruce pollen reached 346 grains per cubic meter Friday, the highest reading this season. UAF's 25-year counting program tracks allergy trends and climate shifts in Interior Alaska.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago2 min readAIFairbanks
Rural Alaska Electricity Costs Run Three to Five Times Urban Rates
Rural Alaska residents pay electricity costs three to five times higher than urban areas due to diesel-powered microgrids and fuel delivery challenges in remote villages.
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIAlaska
UAF glaciology program returns to McCarthy for eighth summer
University of Alaska Fairbanks will run an 11-day graduate glaciology program in McCarthy starting June 1, 2026, supported by a National Science Foundation grant.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAIMcCarthy, Alaska
Vivid Northern Lights Draw Fairbanks Viewers to Night Sky
Fairbanks and North Pole residents witnessed vivid aurora borealis displays on April 19, 2026, featuring intense formations that matched UAF Geophysical Institute forecasts during the ongoing solar maximum period.
by Alaska News2mo ago1 min readAIFairbanks and North Pole, Alaska
Aurora Borealis Lights Up Kodiak and Interior Alaska Skies
Residents in Kodiak and Interior Alaska reported seeing a vibrant aurora borealis display on the evening of April 18, 2026, sharing photos and videos of the event that occurred during the current solar maximum period.
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIKodiak
Permafrost Thaw Releases Unexpected Methane in Alaska Uplands
Research shows Alaska's thawing permafrost is releasing unexpected amounts of methane while coastal erosion threatens Native villages across the state.
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIAlaska
Fairbanks and Kodiak Residents Capture Last Aurora Displays Before Midnight Sun
by Alaska News2mo ago3 min readAIFairbanks
Northern lights draw crowds to Fairbanks and Kodiak viewing spots
by Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAIKodiak and Fairbanks, Alaska