Animals
Kenai bark beetles primed for another run
Animals
Weird world of northern dinosaurs coming into focus
Humans
Face of northern Alaska pitted by tundra fire
Animals
Flesh-eating bugs gorge in the name of science
History
Human-powered torpedo on an Alaska island
Water
North Slope crude, burning on water
Animals
Pioneer songbird meets an early snowstorm
Animals
Urban ermine inspires weasel-related questions
History
Arrowheads lost (and found) in time

About

Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond, turning data and observations into information useful for state, Arctic and national priorities.

Contact info

The GI is located on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.

2156 Koyukuk Drive
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775

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