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A bee sits on a blooming flower.

Buzz on Bees: They Communicate

Apr 30, 2013 Researcher studies their ways to aid computer, robotic networks
Visitors from all over the world go to Tumacacori National Park to visit the beautiful mission and its other priceless exhibits.

National Parks Week Spotlights Special Places

Apr 24, 2013 Nature, history, culture are major economic contributors to Arizona
Condor 23 on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon

Condor Reintroduction Faces Setbacks

Apr 22, 2013 7 deaths since Dec.; lead poisoning to blame for some
Here we have the exterior of Biosphere 2 which is illuminated by a beautiful, golden sunlight.

Focusing on Planet Earth

Apr 17, 2013 Biosphere 2, annual Earth Day raising awareness
Water levels at the Colorado River basin.

Report Calls Colorado River 'Most Endangered'

Apr 17, 2013 Demand; drought threaten waterway; but some are optimistic it can be restored
Elissa Fazio and other Hummingbird Monitoring Network volunteers are uncovering the secrets of hummingbirds.

The Hummingbird: A Love Story

Apr 10, 2013 Tiny creatures help researchers, volunteers piece together climate puzzle
A bright red bird sits perched on a tree branch.

Desert River Harbors Life

Apr 3, 2013 San Pedro encompasses multiple wildlife habitats

Some Hope During Immeasurable Grief

Mar 27, 2013 Children's Memorial Parks provide comfort, solace and memories
Aureum Chaos, a region on Mars, photographed March 20, 2013 by HiRISE, a University of Arizona experiment on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Learning From Asteroids Pummeling Mars

Mar 26, 2013 UA HiRISE camera documents space-rock strikes on red planet
Mexican gray wolf, Canis lupus baileyi

Reintroduction of Wolves Remains Contentious

Mar 20, 2013 Supporters cheer Mexican gray's recovery; cattlemen still opposed
Tucson City Hall

Tucson Seeks Reduced Plastic Bag Use

Mar 20, 2013 City will track use, recycling; no enforcement mechanism included

UA Develops iPhone Dust Storm App

Mar 19, 2013 Free download gives user real-time info on issues anywhere in US
The plants that have survived, and even thrived, during the winter's cold spells at Tohono Chul Park are mostly native to the Sonoran Desert.

Native Plants Thrive at Tohono Chul Park

Mar 13, 2013 Behind the scenes at botanical garden shows resilience to winter
Water levels at the Colorado River basin.

AZ Week: Water Supply, Demand Assessed

Mar 8, 2013 Colorado River already overdrawn, but all parties acting with urgency
TMA Desert Grasslands

Exhibit Explores Desert Grasslands Art

Mar 7, 2013 On display: Artists 'passionate about the environment'
Shoppers pay a visit to The HabiStore. It's a thrift store operated by Habitat for Humanity.

Recycling: Win-Win for People, Nature

Mar 6, 2013 Second-hand stores save money, resources

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