Science and Technology

Hubble will change how it points, but NASA says 'great science' will continue

Jun 5, 2024 Officials say they are shifting into a new way of pointing the telescope in order to work around a piece of hardware that’s become intolerably glitchy.

White House National Cyber Director visits Pima Community College

May 30, 2024 PCC reports an 83% increase in enrollment in their cybersecurity programs.

Celebrating one of the Sonoran Desert's most popular visitors.

May 29, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The secrets of the Vegan Night Market; how the Noyce Teaching Scholarship is helping to find and retain good STEM teachers in Arizona; and Julie Sasse says goodbye to the Tucson Museum of Art.

Tucson Audubon Society, to drop "Audubon" from its name

May 28, 2024 The change is part of a growing trend across the country, while the national environmental group remains firm.

Remembering Movie Legend Roger Corman.

May 22, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Macro photographer Jillian Cowles peers into the private life of spiders; and Chris Dashiell visits "The Tomb of Ligeia".

New research center focuses on hot weather planning

May 21, 2024 The University of Arizona is playing a key role to help communities mitigate heat effects.

Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online

May 20, 2024 The phenomenon called "sharenting" poses potential dangers from identity theft to harassment.

Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024.

May 8, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The documentary "Fair Play" gives visibility to the unending work of new mothers; and explore the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.

Wildlife bridge and underpass are used thousands of times each month

May 1, 2024 Humans are helping them by volunteering during "habitat restoration days"

As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer

Apr 26, 2024 Scientists say the risk to people is minimal, but open questions remain, including how widespread the outbreak is and how the virus is spreading.

UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack

Apr 23, 2024 UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a "substantial portion of people in America" may have been taken in the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare business.

Arizona study examines traffic inequity

Apr 15, 2024 The investigation looks at how demographics make a difference in accident outcomes.

NASA has been asked to create a time zone for the moon. Here's how it would work

Apr 15, 2024 As the world prepares for a new space race, the Biden Administration is calling on NASA to create a moon-based time standard.

To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers

Apr 15, 2024 Americans lost a record $12.5 billion to internet crimes last year

The Buzz: Invasive plants and wildfire danger

Apr 12, 2024 Arizona's increasing risk of wildfire and encroaching invasive plants are putting native plants in peril.

Sun, moon, and spectacle: Thousands flock to UA mall for solar eclipse

Apr 8, 2024 The last total solar eclipse that could be seen in the United States was in 2017.

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