To the Stars: UAF Planetarium Construction Begins
Work on a two-year UAF planetarium construction project begins as new donor contributions lay groundwork for improved audio/visual features.
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Winners Split $45,000 at 2025 Arctic Innovation Competition
Inventions for home construction, autism adaptation, and Arctic living earned prizes at the 2025 Arctic Innovation Competition.
Aleut Partners with SpinLaunch to Build Space Catapult on Adak Island
A lease agreement finalized by Aleut regional corporation and SpinLaunch could set up an orbital centrifuge on Adak Island.
Number One Element: Geologic Hydrogen
The US Arctic Research Commission and the UAF Geophysical Institute hosted a workshop on geologic hydrogen, discussing current research and examining what’s needed to develop a potential new form of energy in Alaska’s rocks.
Endophyte Assisted Remediation
Remediating contaminated soils can take various forms, including an innovative tag team of bacteria and local plants. Intrinsyx Environmental explains the process.
Scientist Hired as Alaska SeaLife Center Executive
The Alaska SeaLife Center hired Brad Ryan, an environmental research scientist and former Haines Borough Manager, as Executive Vice President/Deputy Director.