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James Webb Space Telescope

University of Arizona backed telescope project off to a stellar start

Jan 7, 2022 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

Dec 29, 2021 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

Dec 25, 2021 The University of Arizona designed one of the instruments on board.
Optics for the James Webb Space Telescope underwent years of testing before preparation for launch.

Space telescope launch culminates special effort by Tucson company

Dec 21, 2021 4D Technology did testing for the James Webb Space Telescope project
A keyboard on a desk.

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

Dec 17, 2021 A University of Arizona researcher's survey asked if they preferred algorithms to human-generated decision-making.
Caution over the coronavirus is expected to last for a while.

COVID-19 creating another holiday of concern

Dec 14, 2021 Omicron variant and vaccination worries are making gatherings difficult again.

Surge of federal funds planned to expand broadband access across Arizona

Dec 14, 2021 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

Dec 11, 2021 They could be in line for upcoming missions to the ISS and maybe the moon.
The next ride for the UA-developed spectropolarimeter could be aboard a small CubeSat satellite in Earth orbit.

UA doctoral student's satellite gathering upper atmosphere data for climate forecasters

Dec 10, 2021 The self-designed research package went aloft on a high-altitude balloon in August.
NASA tracked dangerous space debris close to the International Space Station in November.

Threat from hazardous space debris is getting worse

Dec 2, 2021 A University of Arizona scientist says tracking rogue objects is harder than ever.
An aerial view of the UA Tech Parks.

International bioscience company announces new laboratory in Tucson

Nov 30, 2021 The company will join several other bioscience facilities in the University of Arizona Tech Park.
"Great Pyramid" at the Olmec La Venta site in Tabasco, Mexico.

Archaeologists find hundreds of ceremonial sites that help link Maya and Olmec cultures

Oct 25, 2021 The research highlights the critical role of regional interactions in ancient Mesoamerica.
Tiny sensors are embedded in a fitting mesh structure worn like a sleeve.

University of Arizona engineers developing latest wearable diagnostic device

Oct 18, 2021 The array of sensors can be 3D printed and worn like a sleeve.
University of Arizona Engineering students Joseph White, Levi Mccluskey, Osamah Bahamid and Eric Anthony Pineda pose in front of their solar oven on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, as part of the school's annual "Solar Oven Throwdown" event.

University of Arizona engineering students demonstrate solar cooking skills

Oct 16, 2021 Over five hundred freshman tested home-made solar ovens on the mall.
The study analyzed more than 2,000 thoughts produced at random.

University of Arizona researchers search for meaning behind idle thoughts

Oct 14, 2021 The study's results might help physicians diagnose and treat mental illness.
Endangered Gila topminnow being reintroduced to a new habitat at Mission Garden, March 2021.

Monsoon brings positive impact to Santa Cruz, other waterways

Oct 11, 2021 River watchers say the rainfall replenished aquifers and aided the fish population.

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