Arizona Science
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Arizona Science explores the latest research and technological innovations taking place in Southern Arizona and at the University of Arizona.Most Recent
June 12, 2025
Building the next generation of 3-dimensional imaging
Scientists are finding ways to improve pictures to better align with the way our eyes see them.Previous
June 5, 2025
Tracking solar storms through tree ring research
Some of the most traumatic highlights in Earth’s history can be found in ancient tree rings.
May 29, 2025
Exploring the mystery of dark energy
Dark energy can’t be seen but space scientists say it can be measured through the outward movement of supernovae and galaxies.
May 15, 2025
Tracking advances in endoscopic technology
Researchers are revolutionizing medical imaging by creating extremely small devices that can see inside the human body.
May 9, 2025
Studying the natural partnerships occurring among and between plant and animal species
A University of Arizona evolutionary biologist talks about her study of mutualism.
May 1, 2025
Discovering the most distant galaxies
Astronomers are focusing on the smallest and most distant galaxies in the universe.
April 24, 2025
Fueling airborne transportation with transmitted electricity
Now that people are driving electric cars and buses, researchers are working on the feasibility of all-electric airplanes.
April 17, 2025
Studying medical science at Biosphere 2
Visitors imagine Biosphere 2 as a place for large scale research on plant life and ocean biology.
April 10, 2025
Examining the health benefits of copper
Arizona’s ties to copper go back to the territorial era, but the mineral also plays a big part in human health.
April 3, 2025
Why do certain plants respond better to extreme weather events?
Plants and their pollinators work together to promote successful natural growth.
March 27, 2025
How our brains can cause us to forget our memories
People coping with clinical amnesia provide a window to the importance of memory.
March 20, 2025
