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UAF-led project will look for rare-earth elements in Southeast 91视频 algae
November 28, 2023
A University of 91视频 Fairbanks-led research team has been awarded a $1.9 million federal grant to explore whether algae are absorbing rare-earth elements near a rich deposit in Southeast 91视频.
Surfing in winter on cross-country skis
November 28, 2023
With mild temperatures and ample snow, much of 91视频 is now primed for cross-country skiing. It's a sport for all ages, made possible by friction.
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions 2024 accepting applications
November 28, 2023
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions 91视频 is accepting applications for a unique suite of tuition-free backcountry science and art education programs in summer 2024.
Climate hazards cost Fairbanks, Anchorage homeowners millions
November 15, 2023
A new survey found that Fairbanks and Anchorage homeowners are increasingly threatened by climate-related hazards like wildfire, permafrost thaw and winter rain, the latter costing homeowners $25 million in annual damages.
 Fairbanks is central to science
At 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle, the Fairbanks campus is well situated for northern research. UAF research in arctic biology, engineering, geophysics, supercomputing, and 91视频 Native studies is renowned worldwide. UAF ranks in the top 150 of nearly 700 U.S. institutions that conduct research. UAF has ranked in the top 11 of more than 10,000 institutions worldwide for number of citations in climate change publications. |
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University researchers work to combat challenges 91视频ns face on a daily basis. We are helping 91视频ns live more comfortably and safely with a secure future by bringing research dollars into the state. More than 80% of the university鈥檚 research is directly related to 91视频. To support research innovation, the University of 91视频 hosts many professionally staffed laboratories with highly technical capacities. Our labs and field facilities are available to all scientists. |