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Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket is seen in this false color infrared exposure as it launches with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, from the ELA-3 Launch Zone of Europe’s Spaceport at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana.

James Webb Space Telescope reaches its target

The first pictures of deep space are expected this summer.

Adia Barnes on Teamwork and Motherhood.

Also on Arizona Spotlight:Can new technology save water on farms? Plus Chris Dashiell remembers Peter Bogdanovich, and a short story read by author Michelle Ross.
James Webb Space Telescope

University of Arizona backed telescope project off to a stellar start

The James Webb Space Telescope will aim its optics at distant galaxies.
A TuSimple self-driving truck.

Autonomous trucker TuSimple logs first no-human road test

The self-driving truck cruised through southern Arizona.
NASA launched the James Webb Telescope on 12/25/2021. The University of Arizona designed the Near-Infrared Camera that the telescope will use.

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The University of Arizona designed one of the instruments on board.
A keyboard on a desk.

Study shows more people are not afraid to have machines make their choices

A University of Arizona researcher's survey asked if they preferred algorithms to human-generated decision-making.

Surge of federal funds planned to expand broadband access across Arizona

Most of the money will go to Arizona's rural counties.
Jessica Wittner (L) and Christina Birch are part of NASA's newest astronaut trainee class.

New astronaut list includes trainees with UA ties

They could be in line for upcoming missions to the ISS and maybe the moon.
An aerial view of the UA Tech Parks.

International bioscience company announces new laboratory in Tucson

The company will join several other bioscience facilities in the University of Arizona Tech Park.
Tiny sensors are embedded in a fitting mesh structure worn like a sleeve.

University of Arizona engineers developing latest wearable diagnostic device

The array of sensors can be 3D printed and worn like a sleeve.
The historic Paul Laurence Dunbar School in Tucson is among the buildings that could be refurbished with robotic technology.

University of Arizona researchers pioneering new method of saving old structures

Historic buildings could get new life thanks to robotics.
Virgin Galactic's Mothership and SpaceShip Two.

Tucsonan anticipating Richard Branson's rocket launch Sunday

Retiree already has a ticket to ride aboard Virgin Galactic spaceship.
Illustration of asteroid 16 Psyche.

Student study sheds light on unique space rock

A UA undergrad-led project unraveled mysteries about asteroid 16 Psyche.
Bruce McGrew (photo from Joy Fox Mcgrew archive)

"Bend in the Wash: The Rancho Linda Vista Artist Community"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Searching for gamma-rays with a telescope array in the Santa Rita Mountains, and film essayist Chris Dashiell on the masterpiece “La Jetée”.
The Amphi Foundation says it will provide free internet for students for at least six months.

Tucson rolling out, taking applications for free wireless internet

The grant-funded free internet access is for those affected by COVID-19.

UA COVID Watch app is now on 30,000 devices

Its effect on the coronavirus pandemic may never be known.

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