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Bark scorpions glow white under a black light.

Rare Whole Genome Duplication Gave Rise To Arizona Bark Scorpion

Aug 24, 2017 Research has found its origins in an abrupt and massive genetic event.
White-throated woodrat - (Neotoma albigula)

Pack Rats for Dinner, Anyone?

Aug 17, 2017 New cookbook encourages people to try out the rodent as a food source.
Boulder Basin at Lake Mead.

Water Managers: 'Zero' Chance of Colorado River Water Shortage Next Year

Aug 17, 2017 Federal officials say water levels in Lake Mead are not as low as they worried.
The Catalina Mountains are dusted with snow in the background of this desert photo.

Forest Service Seeks Input on Arizona Trail

Aug 17, 2017 The agency is creating a comprehensive plan for the future of the 800-mile trail.
The Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium (left) and the Kuiper Space Sciences Building (right) on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Opens Science Classes to the Community

Aug 14, 2017 The school is offering reduced tuition to attend lectures in many subjects.
A North American Bull Elk rests in a field.

Historic Migration: Arizona Elk Heading East to Restore West Virginia Herds

Aug 11, 2017 The elk are meant to rebuild a population that once roamed Appalachia.
Dense trees grow in a forest in northeastern Arizona.

Carbon Capture from Trees? It's All Downhill From Here, Study Says

Aug 11, 2017 UA research shows tall valley trees absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than trees on peaks.
Navajo uranium miners dump tailings over the side of a mesa in a photo dated 1952.

Two At A Time: Cleanup Of Navajo Uranium Mines Slow

Aug 10, 2017 Incidence of kidney failure and cancer, linked to uranium contamination, increased; tribe has banned any mining activity.
George Gunter (left) and Rahul Bhadani (right) show the data from a more advanced sensor attached to the roof of the "cognitive and autonomous test vehicle." The goal of their project was to get similarly accurate data with a sensor that records less data.

Learning to Program a Driverless Car at the UA

Aug 8, 2017 A 10-week summer course meant to encourage students to continue studies in research-based graduate programs.
The Santa Cruz River.

Scientists Look for Impact of Pollution from Pills in Wastewater

Aug 7, 2017 Difficult to filter, chemicals from drugs and personal-care products are of 'emerging concern' in waterways like the Santa Cruz River.

Edward Abbey's Southwest

Aug 4, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The latest on the sewage pipe break in Nogales; and a UA project to return lost dog tags from the Vietnam War unites two generations of veterans.
Tohono O'odham Nation Vice Chair Verlon Jose spoke Aug. 2 about the obligation to protect national monuments like Ironwood Forest, which he says provide education that can't be found "in a classroom."

Groups Defend Ironwood Forest National Monument Status

Aug 3, 2017 Advocates say they 'won't go down without a fight' to keep the protected status of the site.
Arizona Representative Charlene Fernandez (D-4).

Yuma Legislator Calls on Jeff Flake to Raise Air-Quality Standards

Aug 3, 2017 State Rep. Charlene Fernandez criticized the U.S. senator for backing lower standards for ground-level ozone.

Broken Sewage Pipe in Nogales Gets Temporary Fix

Aug 2, 2017 It will give inspectors a chance to locate the breach.
Looking up at Seven Falls, in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.

Rescues Highlight Danger of Flash Floods in Catalina Mountains

Aug 2, 2017 Multiple helicopter rescues have taken place during recent weekends when floods stranded visitors.
The old border wall made of military landing platform that stood for years dividing Naco, Arizona, and Naco, Sonora.

Feds Lift Environmental Rules for Border Wall Construction

Aug 1, 2017 The action gets around carrying out an environmental impact study for construction of a segment of wall by waiving a list of laws.

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