Squirrels are arboreal acrobats that spread tree-generating seeds, mushrooms and fungi spores and serve as food for predators. As important as squirrels are to ecosystems, their exact habitat needs and ranges are not widely known. In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a team of University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers used novel artificial intelligence and […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Really Free Market recycling event on Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. in the parking lot next to the Lola Tilly Commons. It’s the 15th year for this popular free recycling event, which helps find new homes for items donated by the Fairbanks community. Donated items must […]
DNA extracted from ancient bones has helped scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks shed light on the surprising resilience of Pacific walruses in the face of historical overhunting. The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, has important implications for the future of the iconic Arctic species amid modern environmental challenges, including the disappearance of […]
The University of Alaska Museum of the North will offer two ARTSci workshops for teens in May. The workshops explore the connections between art and science. On Thursday, May 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., the program will focus on field sketching. Participants will sharpen observation skills and explore sketching techniques with Nicole Webster, scientific […]