This Day in Alaskan History-June 18th, 1928
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Study examines solar PV effectiveness in northern climates
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to photovoltaic systems. Existing models can help users evaluate alternatives, and a new study looks at how effective such models are in northern climates. Photovoltaic, or PV, systems use solar panels to generate electricity from the sun’s energy. Accurate predictions about panel effectiveness are critical for the design, […]
Museum programs explore skulls in October
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is focusing on skulls during family programs in October. Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to drop in at Early Explorers on Friday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. Create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab, and explore the galleries. […]
Wood frogs: farthest-north amphibian cannibals
Their staccato voices can make a muskeg bog as loud as a city street, though most are so small they could sit in a coffee cup without scraping their noses. They surprise hikers, who notice them hopping around in a spruce forest, nowhere near water. Wood frogs, America’s farthest-north amphibians and one of our state’s […]