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  • New research explains “Atlantification” of the Arctic Ocean

    By Rod Boyce | September 5, 2023 | Comments Off on New research explains “Atlantification” of the Arctic Ocean

    New research by an international team of scientists explains what’s behind a stalled trend in Arctic Ocean sea ice loss since 2007. The findings indicate that stronger declines in sea…

  • 14th NABOS expedition embarks to assess the state of the eastern Arctic Ocean

    By IARC Web | August 23, 2023 | Comments Off on 14th NABOS expedition embarks to assess the state of the eastern Arctic Ocean

    A University of Alaska Fairbanks-led expedition embarks this week for a 38-day scientific cruise to assess the state of the eastern Arctic Ocean.

  • Research elevates Arctic Indigenous voices to understand climate change

    By Fritz Freudenberger | July 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Research elevates Arctic Indigenous voices to understand climate change

    Indigenous Alaskans have shared nearly 10,000 observations about the rapidly changing Arctic during the past decade in a partnership with university scientists presented in a recent paper.

  • IARC Annual Report

    By Heather McFarland | March 22, 2023 | Comments Off on IARC Annual Report

    This is the web version of the International Arctic Research Center 2022 annual report. The full publication, along with past years’ reports, can be downloaded from the IARC Communication Products page. Message from…

  • Scientists assess future landslide risk in Alaska’s national parks

    By Heather McFarland | March 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Scientists assess future landslide risk in Alaska’s national parks

    The Pretty Rocks landslide, spurred by greater warmth and rainfall, will force Denali National Park’s main access road to close at the halfway point in 2023 for the second full…

  • Local opinions about air quality

    By Nathan Kettle | February 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Local opinions about air quality

    This column was written by Nathan Kettle, an International Arctic Research Center geographer, and first published in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. It was part of a series of articles on…

  • New report series aims to help Alaska’s Arctic decision-making

    By Maureen Biermann | January 17, 2023 | Comments Off on New report series aims to help Alaska’s Arctic decision-making

    The University of Alaska today released the first in a series of informational reports designed to aid state leaders as Alaska confronts a rapidly changing Arctic and the increasingly globalized…

  • In changing climate, Alaska faces risk of extreme precipitation

    By Rick Thoman | December 22, 2022 | Comments Off on In changing climate, Alaska faces risk of extreme precipitation

    Alaska has been experiencing unprecedented extreme weather, but what does that really mean for Alaskans? During the past week, 2 to 4 feet of snow fell widely across the Southcentral…

  • Apply for free science and art expeditions for girls

    By Sarah Clement | December 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Apply for free science and art expeditions for girls

    Inspiring Girls* Expeditions is inviting applications for their summer 2023 unique, tuition-free, backcountry science and art education programs. The expeditions are open to 16- to 18-year-old high school girls. Alaskans…

  • Drones go from research to response in western Alaska

    By Mike Delue | December 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Drones go from research to response in western Alaska

    Editor’s note: This week, scientists from the International Arctic Research Center and the University of Alaska Fairbanks are presenting their work alongside thousands of colleagues from around the world at…