AlfaVita
@alfavita.bsky.social
Alaskan, scientist, atheist, critical mind. She/her.
What is the cost of losing the local warning coordination meteorologist? www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/o...
Opinion | As the Texas Floodwaters Rose, One Indispensable Voice Was Silent
www.nytimes.com
July 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
What is the cost of losing the local warning coordination meteorologist? www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/o...
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From the Alaska Science Forum: Natural changes only part of the story. Read more: www.uaf.edu/news/natural...
July 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
From the Alaska Science Forum: Natural changes only part of the story. Read more: www.uaf.edu/news/natural...
I am so grateful for having friends who go fishing to Chitina, but don’t like fish eggs (= red caviar). 😀 Reducing seafood waste.
June 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I am so grateful for having friends who go fishing to Chitina, but don’t like fish eggs (= red caviar). 😀 Reducing seafood waste.
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In modern analytics science, "centaurs" are hybrid human-algorithm models that blend formal analytics with human intuition. In an article for the Harvard Data Science Review, the authors highlight why these centaurs are essential to the future of #AI: hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/3rvlzjtw... #SciPub
Effective Generative AI: The Human-Algorithm Centaur
Advanced analytics science methods have enabled combining the power of artificial and human intelligence, creating centaurs that allow superior decision-making. Centaurs are hybrid human-algorithm…
hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu
June 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In modern analytics science, "centaurs" are hybrid human-algorithm models that blend formal analytics with human intuition. In an article for the Harvard Data Science Review, the authors highlight why these centaurs are essential to the future of #AI: hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/3rvlzjtw... #SciPub
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American myths of social integration, freedom and tolerance are bust, seared and broiled in this kitchen from hell
Caustic social satire is now on all major VoD platforms:
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Caustic social satire is now on all major VoD platforms:
dmovies.org/2024/02/19/l...
La Cocina - DMovies
American myths of social integration, freedom and tolerance are bust, seared and broiled in this kitchen from hell - caustic social satire is now on all major VoD platforms
dmovies.org
May 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
American myths of social integration, freedom and tolerance are bust, seared and broiled in this kitchen from hell
Caustic social satire is now on all major VoD platforms:
dmovies.org/2024/02/19/l...
Caustic social satire is now on all major VoD platforms:
dmovies.org/2024/02/19/l...
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A surfer doing surfer things with the bore tide yesterday and a mountain doing mountain (avalanche) things.
May 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A surfer doing surfer things with the bore tide yesterday and a mountain doing mountain (avalanche) things.
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A minor bore tide this evening.
May 29, 2025 at 5:36 AM
A minor bore tide this evening.
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Alaska Legislature considers expanding University of Alaska’s governing board. A bill passed by the House this session would add a 12th seat to the Board of Regents, reports James Brooks @alaska.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com #akleg
Alaska Legislature considers expanding University of Alaska’s governing board | Alaska Beacon
House Bill 10 would add a 12th seat to the Board of Regents for an active faculty member at one of the three main UA campuses.
alaskabeacon.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Alaska Legislature considers expanding University of Alaska’s governing board. A bill passed by the House this session would add a 12th seat to the Board of Regents, reports James Brooks @alaska.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com #akleg
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The Fairbanks Cycling Community celebrated the opening of the new Matt Glover bike path on Saturday morning.
New Matt Glover bike path ensures safety in Fairbanks
The Fairbanks Cycling Community celebrated the opening of the new Matt Glover Bikepath on Saturday morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place near the Fort Wainwright entrance with Senator Robert Meyers joined by Matt’s wife Ariane Glover doing the honors.
www.alaskasnewssource.com
May 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
The Fairbanks Cycling Community celebrated the opening of the new Matt Glover bike path on Saturday morning.
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Fairbanks celebrated Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, as three organizations partnered together to provide snacks and encourage alternative transportation.
Bike to Work Day in Fairbanks, platform used to gather volunteers for bike, pedestrian count
Several organizations in Fairbanks teamed up to provide snacks and prizes to those biking to work on Bike to Work Day.
www.alaskasnewssource.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Fairbanks celebrated Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, as three organizations partnered together to provide snacks and encourage alternative transportation.
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Turnagain Arm. It’s not hard to look at.
May 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Turnagain Arm. It’s not hard to look at.
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ACCAP is hosting a special listening session webinar Thursday afternoon to help folks understand all the things we do. I'm part of the team. #akwx
www.ktoo.org/2025/04/29/a...
uaf-accap.org/event/specia...
www.ktoo.org/2025/04/29/a...
uaf-accap.org/event/specia...
Alaska could lose a beloved climate communicator if NOAA cuts happen
The draft cuts would eliminate several research institutes the agency funds in Alaska, including the one where Rick Thoman works.
www.ktoo.org
April 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
ACCAP is hosting a special listening session webinar Thursday afternoon to help folks understand all the things we do. I'm part of the team. #akwx
www.ktoo.org/2025/04/29/a...
uaf-accap.org/event/specia...
www.ktoo.org/2025/04/29/a...
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The Trump administration is now restoring the records of thousands of international students, including four at the University of Alaska. The major reversal follows a flurry of lawsuits.
"The legal community rallied pretty quickly," Margaret Stock said.
"The legal community rallied pretty quickly," Margaret Stock said.
University of Alaska international students’ records restored as Trump administration backs down on visa revocations
A flurry of lawsuits followed the Trump administration’s crackdown on thousands of foreign students’ visas and records.
alaskapublic.org
April 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Trump administration is now restoring the records of thousands of international students, including four at the University of Alaska. The major reversal follows a flurry of lawsuits.
"The legal community rallied pretty quickly," Margaret Stock said.
"The legal community rallied pretty quickly," Margaret Stock said.
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Thank you Alaska AVO staff for digging the Mt. Spurr webcam out of the snow!
March 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Thank you Alaska AVO staff for digging the Mt. Spurr webcam out of the snow!
How??!!?? How can we stop the daylight saving time absurdity in Alaska? What are the obstacles? Who benefits from clock changes in Alaska?
March 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
How??!!?? How can we stop the daylight saving time absurdity in Alaska? What are the obstacles? Who benefits from clock changes in Alaska?
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski hears ‘atta girls' after criticizing Trump’s shift toward Russia #Alaska
(Audio added, for some hallway verité)
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
(Audio added, for some hallway verité)
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
Murkowski hears ‘atta girls' after criticizing Trump’s shift toward Russia
Sen. Murkowski says some GOP senators praised her statement, even if they're quiet in public about President Trump's alignment with the Kremlin on Ukraine.
alaskapublic.org
March 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski hears ‘atta girls' after criticizing Trump’s shift toward Russia #Alaska
(Audio added, for some hallway verité)
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
(Audio added, for some hallway verité)
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
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Anchorage officially went to 0" snow depth today. Here are all of the March 3rd snow depths for Anchorage since 1916. Note: there are 13 missing years. Of the 97 years with data, only 6 were snow free on March 3rd (0" or Trace). @alaskawx.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Anchorage officially went to 0" snow depth today. Here are all of the March 3rd snow depths for Anchorage since 1916. Note: there are 13 missing years. Of the 97 years with data, only 6 were snow free on March 3rd (0" or Trace). @alaskawx.bsky.social
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The University of Alaska system will no longer use or refer to “diversity,” “equity,” “inclusion,” or other similar words on its websites, print or electronic communications, programs and positions.
Regents direct University of Alaska to strike diversity and inclusion language
Those recent federal orders come from President Donald Trump, who’s put diversity, equity and inclusion policies squarely in his crosshairs.
alaskapublic.org
February 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The University of Alaska system will no longer use or refer to “diversity,” “equity,” “inclusion,” or other similar words on its websites, print or electronic communications, programs and positions.
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Trump order opening Arctic Alaska waters to oil leasing draws legal challenge, reports Yereth Rosen, @yjrosen.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/t...
Trump order opening Arctic Alaska waters to oil leasing draws legal challenge • Alaska Beacon
Environmental groups say, as they did 8 years ago, that Trump violated the law by unilaterally overturning past no-leasing protections.
alaskabeacon.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Trump order opening Arctic Alaska waters to oil leasing draws legal challenge, reports Yereth Rosen, @yjrosen.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/t...
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A lively look at the nature of odors, "Stinking Philosophy" explores how we perceive smells, how we cognitively represent odors, and what they can tell us about consciousness. Available #openaccess: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262548885/stinking-philosophy/
February 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A lively look at the nature of odors, "Stinking Philosophy" explores how we perceive smells, how we cognitively represent odors, and what they can tell us about consciousness. Available #openaccess: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262548885/stinking-philosophy/
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski at her most outspoken. In her own cautious, moderate style, this is a rhetorical call to arms.
LISTEN for yourself: We've posted tape of the full* town hall at the top. (*minus a few minutes at the top while I was trying to dial in.)
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
LISTEN for yourself: We've posted tape of the full* town hall at the top. (*minus a few minutes at the top while I was trying to dial in.)
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
Murkowski calls on fellow Republicans to stand up to Trump
The Alaska senator blasted President Trump for mass firings and choosing Russia over Ukraine.
alaskapublic.org
February 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski at her most outspoken. In her own cautious, moderate style, this is a rhetorical call to arms.
LISTEN for yourself: We've posted tape of the full* town hall at the top. (*minus a few minutes at the top while I was trying to dial in.)
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
LISTEN for yourself: We've posted tape of the full* town hall at the top. (*minus a few minutes at the top while I was trying to dial in.)
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
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Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences, reports Alex Brown of @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/18/t...
Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences • Alaska Beacon
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to fa...
alaskabeacon.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences, reports Alex Brown of @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/18/t...