Science and Technology

The Green and Colorado Rivers meet at Canyonlands National Park in Utah.

As Southwest water managers grapple with climate change, can a 'Grand Bargain' work?

Jul 29, 2019 The approach aims to rebalance some of the bad math that came from promising water to too many people.

The number pad and cash dispenser at an ATM.

Financial habits in college could help predict which grads feel grown up

Jul 25, 2019 A UA study shows link between financial responsibility and adult identity.

UA astrobiologist Betul Kacar.

Sci-fi meets reality in the field of synthetic biology

Jul 25, 2019 A UA astrobiologist using it to identify potential alien life

Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, is photographed collecting lunar samples at Station no. 1 during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity at the Descartes landing site. This picture, looking eastward, was taken by Astronaut John W. Young, commander. Duke is standing at the rim of Plum crater, which is 40 meters in diameter and 10 meters deep. The parked Lunar Roving Vehicle can be seen in the left background.

Geoff Notkin on the past - and future - of space exploration.

Jul 24, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Mexican rock stars sing out about immigration; and a party to celebrate the "The Queen of the Night" at Tohono Chul.

A moon rock from the Apollo 14 mission.

50 years later, moon rocks are still yielding secrets

Jul 19, 2019 A Tucson lunar researcher says samples from the moon helped shape understanding of planetary development.

Photo taken shortly before Apollo 11 landed on the moon's surface, July 20, 1969.

UA Special Collections opening lunar mapping exhibit

Jul 18, 2019 Hosting collection of rare documents and maps from university's moon researchers

Madonna Thunderhawk and her daughter, Marcy Gilbert, at Standing Rock 2017. The pair were featured in "Warrior Women," a film about the women of the American Indian Movement in the '60s and '70s.

Arizona Spotlight for July 18th, 2019

Jul 17, 2019 Flagstaff Red Screen Film Festival presents indigenous stories for all to see; Retired astronaut Mark Kelly reflects on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing; and a Spotlight Session from Heather Hardy & Alvin Blaine.

Photo of sand dunes taken from Mars orbit.

Scientists observe shifting dunes on Mars

Jul 16, 2019 UA space scientists track the effect of wind on Martian sand dunes.

Astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin works on the moon's surface during the Apollo 11 moonwalk, July 20, 1969.

UA scientists mark moon landing's 50th anniversary

Jul 15, 2019 The university's lunar lab played key role in Apollo 11 mission planning.

This image shows prostate cancer cells interacting with medicine-carrying nanoparticles. The end goal is to deliver drugs specifically to the tumor.

UA nanotech research supporting (very) small solutions to big problems

Jul 12, 2019 The applications range from cell phone techonology to cancer-fighting measures.

A variety of pills and medications.

UA Study: Some medications from Mexico not what the doctor ordered

Jul 8, 2019 A team of doctoral students found that many of the drugs fell below guidelines for weight and content.

Waymo's depot in Chandler, Arizona.

Chandler employees to use self-driving cars for work rides

Jul 8, 2019 The suburb has been a leader on testing autonomous vehicles in metro Phoenix.

Tucson company that makes ear-cleaning tech recognized in innovation challenge

Jul 5, 2019 The company makes a device resembling headphones that cleans ears.

Photo of a miner as part of a March 12, 2012 National Institutes of Health publication on the health risks of diesel exhaust.

UA receives $1.78M grant to study safer mining fuels

Jul 1, 2019 In a job with many hazards, the CDC grant is focusing in on an insidious risk: diesel exhaust.

Toy blocks with letters on them.

Researcher explores link between early childhood sleep and learning

Jun 27, 2019 Jamie Edgin developed findings while studying children with Down syndrome.

Tucson Medical Center cardiac physicians

New heart valve technology comes to Tucson Medical Center

Jun 25, 2019 The hospital is offering a newly approved device designed to improve coronary blood flow.

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