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Technicians work with the James Webb Space Telescope NIRSpec microshutter array prior to delivery. Photo by Astrium/NIRSpec

GI scientist waits to see outcome of his work on Webb telescope

February 23, 2022
When thousands of computer-controlled eyes begin looking out from an instrument aboard the James Webb Space Telescope in the coming months and...

Citizen scientists invited to contribute to aurora research

February 22, 2022
The upcoming NASA LAMP launch from Poker Flat Research Range presents an opportunity for “citizen scientist” involvement through Aurorasaurus, a...
The NASA LAMP payload undergoes final integration at the Poker Flat Research Range in February 2022. Photo by Terry Zaperach/NASA

Rocket to launch from Poker Flat in probe of mysterious pulsating aurora

February 22, 2022
NASA is set to launch a rocket from Poker Flat Research Range north of Fairbanks as early as Thursday, Feb. 24, in pursuit of greater...
Photo courtesy Charlie Parr

Student’s research gets Editor’s Choice Award

February 1, 2022
A research paper by Charlie Parr, a graduate student and former Geophysical Institute research technician who now works at the International...
A member of an expedition group stands on the edge of a newly formed crater on the Yamal Peninsula in northern Siberia in November 2014. Photo by Vladimir Pushkarev, Reuters via Nova

Nova episode explores Arctic methane explosions

January 31, 2022
Mysterious massive holes have been appearing across the Arctic landscape, and a team of scientists is investigating the cause and the impact in a...
A sign greets visitors at the "Snow: Tiny Crystals, Global Impact" exhibit in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Molly Schmitz

Traveling museum exhibit shows importance of snow

January 27, 2022
Snow is a key to life on Earth. It reflects up to 80% of sunlight, functioning as an essential cooling radiator for the planet. It becomes liquid...
A Praxis air quality sensor on the roof of the UAF Community and Technical College in Fairbanks measures gases and particulate matter. Another sensor is at ground level. Photo by Meeta Cesler-Maloney

Dozens of experts arrive in Fairbanks for air quality research

January 26, 2022
Nearly 50 scientists from the U.S. and Europe have arrived in Fairbanks for a seven-week study of the chemical interactions that lead to the...
2022 Science for Alaska Lecture Series lineup

30th annual Science for Alaska Lecture Series announced

January 24, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute will host free live online public talks about Arctic Ocean exploration, retreating...
Residents of Utqiagvik return by snowmachine from the lead at the edge of the shore-fast ice. Photo by Andy Mahoney, UAF Geophysical Institute

Scientists aim to improve sea ice predictions' accuracy, access

January 18, 2022
Sea ice predictions have improved markedly since the founding of an international forecasting and monitoring network 14 years ago. “These...