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UAF-led team uncovers plant remediation effects on petroleum contamination

Initial choices about fertilization and grass seeding on petroleum contaminated soils could have a long-lasting effect on how plants and their associated microbes break down the pollution, a research team led by a University of Alaska Fairbanks professor recently reported.


Week's events: Tall Timbers, hearing health, cartooning, bagpipes

University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here is what’s happening during the week of June 12-18. All events are free and open to the public. Parking on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus is free after 5 p.m.


Grizzly bear is seen on a beach covered with beach grass and large driftwood logs.

Mt. Edgecumbe volcano research starts with bear encounter

The first volcano scientists of an international team deposited on a Southeast Alaska island by helicopter Sunday quickly learned they had an unwanted presence to contend with: a grizzly.

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A new teenager and her unusual bird

Hazel Sutton was eating lunch on an island at Tanana Lakes Recreation Area in Fairbanks with her family recently when a bird caught her eye. Read more ...


Temporary Core and West Ridge mail route changes continuing

The Campus Mail Center will be continuing the alternating Core and West Ridge routes. We will be returning to the regular route schedule starting July 10.


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