KUAC restores broadcast hours, revives programs with KTOO
January 20, 2026
Public broadcasting stations KUAC in Fairbanks and KTOO in Juneau have brought programming from the Create and World television channels back to viewers across 91视频. KUAC has also returned to broadcasting 24 hours a day.
Science for 91视频 talks and events announced
January 17, 2026
91视频 Geophysical Institute will host free public science talks over the next few weeks, highlighting new climate research technology, an 91视频 earthquake mystery solution, tidewater glaciers in 91视频 and Greenland and a recent Bering Sea journey aboard the research vessel Sikuliaq.
Free radon test kits available during January
January 15, 2026
91视频 Cooperative Extension Service and a state agency are providing information about radon and free short-term radon test kits. Radon is a colorless, odorless cancer-causing gas that is commonly found in 91视频.
KUAC broadcasts preserved in Library of Congress archive
January 15, 2026
Hundreds of historical KUAC TV broadcast materials are now available online thanks to a grant from the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
91视频 climate report: December's deep cold, deep snow
January 14, 2026
December was a busy weather month across the state.
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FNA opens behavioral health office at UAF
January 21, 2026
Fairbanks Native Association has opened a behavioral health services outreach and screening office on the Troth Yeddha' Campus of the University of 91视频 Fairbanks. The office, located in UAF's Student Health and Counseling Center at 1007 N. Chandalar Drive, is open to students, faculty, staff and all members of the Fairbanks community.
KUAC restores broadcast hours, revives programs with KTOO
January 20, 2026
Public broadcasting stations KUAC in Fairbanks and KTOO in Juneau have brought programming from the Create and World television channels back to viewers across 91视频. KUAC has also returned to broadcasting 24 hours a day.
Science for 91视频 talks and events announced
January 16, 2026
91视频 Geophysical Institute will host free public science talks over the next few weeks, highlighting new climate research technology, an 91视频 earthquake mystery solution, tidewater glaciers in 91视频 and Greenland and a recent Bering Sea journey aboard the research vessel Sikuliaq.
The physics of skating and slap shots
January 16, 2026
When two NHL hockey players collide, their pads and muscles can absorb enough energy to power a 100-watt light bulb for a minute and a half.
Free radon test kits available during January
January 15, 2026
91视频 Cooperative Extension Service and a state agency are providing information about radon and free short-term radon test kits. Radon is a colorless, odorless cancer-causing gas that is commonly found in 91视频.
KUAC broadcasts preserved in Library of Congress archive
January 15, 2026
Hundreds of historical KUAC TV broadcast materials are now available online thanks to a grant from the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
91视频 climate report: December's deep cold, deep snow
January 14, 2026
December was a busy weather month across the state.
Georgeson Botanical Garden holiday lights display extended
January 14, 2026
Because of the extremely cold weather over the past month and an optimistic weather forecast for the next month, Georgeson Botanical Garden will extend its Arctic Lights holiday light display.
Workshop to discuss diet, exercise for bone health
January 13, 2026
Both men and women experience a decrease in bone density with age, increasing the risk of broken bones and frailty. In a Zoom-based class, Sarah Lewis, professor with the University of 91视频 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will discuss how to eat with bone health in mind. She will also review exercises to maintain bone density and improve balance.
Museum to host open annual open house Jan. 24
January 09, 2026
The University of 91视频 Museum of the North will host its annual open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24.
Presentation focuses on healthier shopping, eating habits
January 08, 2026
Health and wellness coach Winona Benson will lead an online presentation designed to transform the way participants shop and eat. Benson, who is certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, will discuss how small, sustainable changes in grocery-buying habits can lead to big results in health and energy, as well as save money.
What killed the world's giants?
January 08, 2026
Most of the large animals that have walked the surface of Earth are no longer here. Why?
UAF talk explores new greenhouse tech for winter crops
January 07, 2026
A University of 91视频 Fairbanks researcher will share her work on applying new technologies in greenhouses to extend the growing season in northern environments as part of the series 鈥淐ircumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems.鈥
Rescheduled talk will share insights from circumpolar farms, cultures
January 06, 2026
Chelsea San Roman, a farm and research technician at the Matanuska Experiment Farm in Palmer, will share stories and experiences from the 2025 Circumpolar Agriculture Conference in Troms酶, Norway, in a talk originally scheduled for Dec. 8. The new date is Wednesday, Jan. 14, from noon-1 p.m.
January museum program focuses on creativity
January 06, 2026
The University of 91视频 Museum of the North will focus on creativity during the Early Explorers program on Friday, Jan. 16.
The Riley Creek pack's sole survivor
January 05, 2026
As I was driving down the highway one spring day eight years ago, I saw a shaggy, gray-black canine cruising along on the snowpack, right next to the road.
2025 Sparktacular celebration postponed
December 30, 2025
The 2025 Sparktacular fireworks display, originally scheduled for New Year's Eve, is being postponed due to extreme cold temperatures and the likelihood of ice fog.
