Helio and You: June 2026

Helio and You: June 2026
As the only state to lie partly within the Arctic Circle, Alaska experiences a wide range of extreme conditions. But with these extremes comes the chance to conduct science vital to understanding the Sun-Earth system, including launching sounding rockets to study solar flares, auroras, and other phenomena. This article explores the ways that scientists use Alaska's extreme environment to their advantage, and is connected to educational resources that help K-12+ teachers explain this research and related concepts in simple, engaging ways for students.