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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
February 13, 2025
Tracking the seasons on Mars
With the help of University of Arizona cameras, researchers are discovering new insights about the surface of the red planet.Previous
February 6, 2025
Producing astronomy for the sight-impaired
Advances in 3-D modelling are leading to new ways of visualizing the surface of the Moon, Mars and other objects in the solar system.
January 30, 2025
Updating the fight against infectious diseases
Medical researchers are shifting their attention to bird flu this season.
January 24, 2025
Tracing the cause of eating disorders
Scientists studying eating disorders are focusing on a part of the brain that governs food consumption and emotions.
January 16, 2025
Finding new similarities between chimpanzees and humans
Researchers are finding chimpanzees have more in common with humans that was previously thought.
January 9, 2025
Using genetic science to control damaging plant pests
The Corn Earworm attacks both corn and cotton in Arizona, causing millions of dollars in damage each year.
December 20, 2024
How color evolved in the plant and animal kingdom
Plants and animals were not always as colorful as we see them today.
December 13, 2024
Continuing research into the source of COVID-19
The fight against COVID-19 became part of our lives four years ago. Researchers are still working to find out how to it started.
December 6, 2024
A new look at how planets are formed
The James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a closer look at the creation and development of planets.
November 21, 2024
Exploring the telescopes atop Kitt Peak
Kitt Peak National Observatory has reopened to the public after closures due to the pandemic and a mountain wildfire.
November 15, 2024
Why is our connection with canines so strong?
Scientists are learning more about dogs and their special communicative link with people.
November 8, 2024
