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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.
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Exploring the universe with the Large Binocular Telescope
October 25, 2024

Exploring the universe with the Large Binocular Telescope

The Large Binocular Telescope has been observing planets, stars, and galaxies from atop Mount Graham since 2005.
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Surveying the sky with one of the world’s most advanced telescopes
October 18, 2024

Surveying the sky with one of the world’s most advanced telescopes

Astronomers with the Vera Rubin Observatory are on track to start their work early next year.
Measuring glacier ice and its impact on sea level rise
October 11, 2024

Measuring glacier ice and its impact on sea level rise

Predicting how glaciers build and retreat in response to climate change.
Measuring light pulses at super high speeds
October 4, 2024

Measuring light pulses at super high speeds

Atomic particles move at one quintillionth of a second.
Expanding research techniques to fight Alzheimer’s
September 27, 2024

Expanding research techniques to fight Alzheimer’s

External brain stimulation is being used to treat issues ranging from schizophrenia to depression.
Creating physics textbooks for homeschooling
September 19, 2024

Creating physics textbooks for homeschooling

A retired University of Arizona educator is making science available for kids learning at home.
Uncovering hidden pollution in the Arctic
September 13, 2024

Uncovering hidden pollution in the Arctic

Polluted ground and water in the Arctic have gone unnoticed for decades.
Investigating the mystery of Long COVID
September 6, 2024

Investigating the mystery of Long COVID

Some former COVID-19 patients are still suffering symptoms years after first encountering the coronavirus.
How the design of places where we live and work affects our physical and mental well-being
August 30, 2024

How the design of places where we live and work affects our physical and mental well-being

Scientists are studying how sounds, smells, and other natural elements make a difference in how comfortable we feel in our homes and offices.
How plants and animals are responding to climate change
August 23, 2024

How plants and animals are responding to climate change

As our climate changes, growing seasons and migration patterns are happening at different times than in the past.
How skin cells are delivering clues to the mystery of Parkinson’s
August 15, 2024

How skin cells are delivering clues to the mystery of Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects an estimated 1 million Americans.
Using satellites to measure ice and snow in Antarctica
August 8, 2024

Using satellites to measure ice and snow in Antarctica

Scientists are trying to get more accurate measurements of conditions in the continent of Antarctica.

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About the Show

Arizona Science explores the latest scientific research and technological innovations taking place in Southern Arizona and at the University of Arizona. Catch Arizona Science each Friday during Science Friday on NPR 89.1.

Arizona Science has a different guest each week and is hosted by Leslie Tolbert, Ph.D. Regents Professor in the U of A's Department of Neuroscience, and Tim Swindle, Ph.D. and Head of the UofA's Lunar and Planetary Lab.

AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
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