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A Waymo self-driving vehicle in Chandler, Arizona.

Waymo Vehicle Involved in Mesa Crash Not in Autonomous Mode, Driver Says

Jun 18, 2018 Witnesses said a car disobeyed traffic signals and crashed into multiple vehicles.
A dust storm closes in on Phoenix, 2011. Adapted from Alan Stark, via [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/squeaks2569/5999764554/in/photolist-a98yj2-cn7Zvm-a98ywz-cn7Zxh-a9bmYs-a9bnvy-a98y9g-cn7ZsN-a9bmzy-a2xaGz)

Valley Fever May Spike, Doctor Says

Jun 13, 2018 Prediction is based on recent patient-ordered tests.
The lesser long-nosed bat.

Got Bats? Check Your Hummingbird Feeder

Jun 11, 2018 Volunteers needed to track two nectar-feeding flyers.
The NASA logo on a wall at Kennedy Space Center.

Seven Arizona Small Businesses Receive NASA Funding

Jun 4, 2018 Two Tucson businesses were among 348 awardees sharing $43.5 million.
Google Earth view of the Navy Optical Precision Interferometer outside of Flagstaff.

Arizona Telescope Array Gets Upgrade to See Fainter Stars

Jun 4, 2018 The new setup should improve distance by a factor of 10, an astronomer on the project said.
Joy Mona, 19, teaches two seniors how to navigate their iPhones at a pilot Teeniors workshop at the Northwest YMCA in Tucson.

Making a Connection: Teens Help Seniors Learn Digital Literacy

Jun 1, 2018 A new program is getting tech-savvy teens to educate seniors about 21st century tech and the internet.
The Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium (left) and the Kuiper Space Sciences Building (right) on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Summer Camps Give Kids a Running Start on Science

May 31, 2018 The subjects include robotics, engineering, coding and more.
Study respondents listed e-book reading as a "temporary" experience.

Readers Pick Physical Books over E-Books in UA Study

May 29, 2018 Researchers found even millennials prefer hard copies of literature.
A temporary bridge is put in place at I-10 and Craycroft. The temporary bridge was used to allow crews to complete maintenance work on two permanent bridges.

Temporary Bridge to Ease Traffic Again During I-10 Work

May 29, 2018 A project at I-10 and Wilmot marks the second time ADOT has used temporary bridges in the Tucson area.
A rendering of development under construction, called The Village, at the UA Tech Park near Rita Road and I-10.

Development Underway at Two Sites for UA Tech Parks

May 25, 2018 Two developers are shaping the master plan for the future of UA Tech Parks.
Old computers, cell phones, televisions and printers are electronic items that can be recycled instead of deposited in landfills.

Old Electronics Piling Up? You Can Recycle Them at 'E-Waste' Event

May 25, 2018 Drive aims to keep unwanted computers and cell phones out of landfills.
A helicopter drone could triple the distances that Mars rovers can drive in a Martian day and help pinpoint interesting targets for study.

Mars 2020 Rover Mission to Include Scout Helicopter

May 18, 2018 NASA will test the aircraft's feasibility with up to five flights in 30 days and use it for mission planning and rover navigation.
The bright sun sets behind some trees near Soleng Tom Elementary School on Tucson's east side.

Hot Weather Forecast Warms Up Urban Planning Research

May 4, 2018 UA team investigating solutions to daily buildup of city heat.
A Border Patrol vehicle at the fence on the U.S.-Mexico border near Nogales.

US Border Agency Tests Body Cam Use by Agents in 9 Locations

May 1, 2018 A Tucson unit of Customs and Border Protection will be part of the trial.
The Engineering Building on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Engineering Students to Show Their Work at Annual 'Design Day'

Apr 27, 2018 Annual event rewards creativity and innovation, as students look to grab attention of corporate partners.
A poppy-seed-sized dent (the black spot near the top) was discovered on the heat shield of the OSIRIS-REx sample-return capsule in an image taken by an on-board camera March 2, 2017. The damage won't affect the capsule's performance.

Space Dust Dings OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft

Apr 24, 2018 Mission on target to encounter asteroid this year, return sample to Earth in 2023.

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