Arizona Science

Finding new similarities between chimpanzees and humans

Jan 16, 2025 Researchers are finding chimpanzees have more in common with humans that was previously thought.

Using genetic science to control damaging plant pests

Jan 9, 2025 The Corn Earworm attacks both corn and cotton in Arizona, causing millions of dollars in damage each year.

How color evolved in the plant and animal kingdom

Dec 20, 2024 Plants and animals were not always as colorful as we see them today.

Continuing research into the source of COVID-19

Dec 13, 2024 The fight against COVID-19 became part of our lives four years ago. Researchers are still working to find out how to it started.

A new look at how planets are formed

Dec 6, 2024 The James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a closer look at the creation and development of planets.

Exploring the telescopes atop Kitt Peak

Nov 21, 2024 Kitt Peak National Observatory has reopened to the public after closures due to the pandemic and a mountain wildfire.

Why is our connection with canines so strong?

Nov 15, 2024 Scientists are learning more about dogs and their special communicative link with people.

Exploring the pros and cons of big data

Nov 8, 2024 Developments over the past decade have demonstrated the complexities of collecting and interpreting big data.

Tracking the dietary habits of animals

Nov 1, 2024 Scientists are catching up with the evolution of diet among animal species.

Exploring the universe with the Large Binocular Telescope

Oct 25, 2024 The Large Binocular Telescope has been observing planets, stars, and galaxies from atop Mount Graham since 2005.

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

Oct 18, 2024 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

Oct 11, 2024 Predicting how glaciers build and retreat in response to climate change.

Measuring light pulses at super high speeds

Oct 4, 2024 Atomic particles move at one quintillionth of a second.

Expanding research techniques to fight Alzheimer’s

Sep 27, 2024 External brain stimulation is being used to treat issues ranging from schizophrenia to depression.

Creating physics textbooks for homeschooling

Sep 19, 2024 A retired University of Arizona educator is making science available for kids learning at home.

Uncovering hidden pollution in the Arctic

Sep 13, 2024 Polluted ground and water in the Arctic have gone unnoticed for decades.

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