Science and Technology

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.

Arizona’s Clean Tech Boom: $90 billion invested, ‘thousands of jobs created'

Apr 8, 2024 Driving innovation and employment growth in the fight against climate change

Invasive Plant is Causing Concern in the Sonoran Desert

Apr 1, 2024 South African native can flourish in Central and Southern Arizona

UA scientists explore new way to control mosquito populations

Mar 21, 2024 It introduces chemicals that attack the insect's gut.

The 'devil comet' is visible in the night sky, and is sticking around for the eclipse

Mar 19, 2024 A rarely-seen comet with a reputation for colorful flare-ups is once again visible from Earth.

Put your mark on the Moon via new NASA rover mission

Mar 15, 2024 The spacecraft is designed to carry names on a microchip.

Bennu sample goes on display in Tucson

Mar 7, 2024 It is older than any rock found on the Earth or the Moon so far.

The life and loves of virtuoso Maria Callas explored in the play "Master Class".

Mar 6, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The International Uranium Film Festival returns to Tucson; the comedy of Elliot Glicksman; and "Stories That Soar!" looks at how children cope with depression.

Leap day places calendars back in sync

Feb 29, 2024 Scientists say the calendar quirk puts the Earth's rotation and trip around the Sun in the proper order.

South Pole moon landing sets up new exploration goals

Feb 22, 2024 Lunar scientists and engineers are facing the challenge of getting water from the surface.

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