By molly [dot] rettig [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Molly Rettig)

In Alaska, our lives revolve around the weather. When it comes to predicting conditions like temperature, snow and rain, the best glimpse into the future comes from climate models.

Bymolly [dot] rettig [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu ( Molly Rettig)

Red and blue waves triggered by a magnitude 4.6 earthquake rippled outward from the Anchorage area and fizzled out after 45 seconds. Except in Cook Inlet basin, where the waves were trapped for another half-minute, bouncing back and forth, up and down, within the 7.5-kilometer-thick sedimentary basin.

By molly [dot] rettig [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Molly Rettig) 

On a clear, cold night two winters ago in Fort Yukon, Carl Andersen watched a rocket he helped design pierce the upper atmosphere. He and three other scientists shot pictures as the rocket ejected bright puffs of chemicals in an inverted V formation more than 60 miles up.

Teachers and staff participating in UNITE US, a U.S. Department of Education funded program developed by staff at the Geophysical Institute, attended the 2013 National Science Teachers Association Conference in San Antonio, Texas last week.

By nrozell [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Ned Rozell)

Forty-six new titles were added to the Keith B. Mather Library's collection in April. Book topics range from humorous scientific essays to quantum chemistrty. Books are available for borrowing, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is located in the Akasofu Building, adjacent to the Elvey Building on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.



Celebrate student research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks at the 6th annual Research Day on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Take part in undergraduate poster sessions, tour campus labs and studios, take in the symposium and more. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

A solar event on April 11, 2013 was facing Earth and should increase auroral activity for 24 to 48 hours after the arrival of the shock front, expected late on April 12 or early April 13. 



By nrozell [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Ned Rozell)

An April snowstorm whirling outside my window today seems to be announcing the postponement of spring. As I sit here watching the show, it makes me think back to the shortest summer ever.