Upon closer inspection, my nephew saw that, though striking; the caterpillar’s eyes weren’t real. So was born the question of why a caterpillar might invest energy in producing a set of fake eyes.

A University of Alaska Fairbanks fisheries scientist has teamed up with Alaska Power and Telephone to study how a new power-generating turbine affects fish in the Yukon River.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service has published a new comprehensive gardening manual.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will welcome more than 750 new students starting this weekend at the kickoff of this year’s new student orientation activities.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has created a new research center dedicated to studying ocean acidification in Alaska.

Thirteen students graduated from the 8th session of the UAF Community and Technical College Paramedic Academy, Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St.

“He had a genuine fascination in science, and he was interested in the aurora. That’s why he helped.”

Six undergraduates are gaining valuable experience conducting their own atmospheric science research in Alaska this summer through a new program led by researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.

The Alaska Center for Energy and Power will host its next community lecture Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Blue Loon on the Parks Highway.

More than 300 people visited the Matanuska Experiment Farm earlier this month for Alaska Agriculture Appreciation Day.