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The exterior of the Biosphere 2 facility.

Drones, Robots to Take Over Biosphere 2 Saturday

Mar 21, 2018 UA science facility to host high-technology exhibition
The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse

Mar 19, 2018 University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.
Felis domesticus made it on the list of invasive species.

Feral Cats Make List of Invasive Species in the West

Mar 16, 2018 Salt Cedars, mussels and crayfish among the less cuddly pests listed.
An artist’s conception shows habitable-zone exoplanets with similarities to Earth: from left, Kepler-22b, Kepler-69c, Kepler-452b, Kepler-62f and Kepler-186f. Last in line is Earth itself.

UA Series Taps Into Exoplanet Fascination

Mar 16, 2018 Flandrau Science Center presentations focus on possible Earth-like worlds
Smartphones can connect people, or create a distance.

State Blocks and Fines Telemarketer For Abusing 'Do Not Call' List

Mar 14, 2018 Attorney General's office fines company $1M for illegal calls.
An electronic voting machine

Arizona Steps Up Efforts to Stop Cyber Threat

Mar 13, 2018 The Arizona Cyber Security Team aims to improve state agencies' ability to address threats.
A University of Arizona Police vehicle.

UA Police Adapt Security to Changing Threats

Mar 13, 2018 Chief says everyday security and terrorism prevention measures have ramped up, 16 years since College of Nursing shooting.
Former University of Arizona President Henry Koffler, November 2017.

Henry Koffler, Former UA President, Dies at 95

Mar 12, 2018 Austrian-born academic was the first UA alumnus to head the university

UA Highlighting Brain Awareness Week With Free Talk

Mar 12, 2018 Public lecture looks at emotional stress, chronic pain and autism.
An artist's rendition of Orbital ATK's Next Generation Rocket in flight.

Heavy Rocket to Propel Chandler-Based Operation Into New Market

Mar 9, 2018 Private Orbital ATK moving into higher orbits, heavier satellites and, possibly, human missions.

'Where the Water Goes': David Owen Looks at the Past, Present & Future of the Colorado River

Mar 8, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: members of Tucson's black community share and contrast their experiences; author Victor Shamas explores 'Deep Creativity'.
A supercomputer simulation of hot gas falling into the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The bright circular feature near the center of this image is the photon ring, predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity.  

Global Telescope Array Peering Into Space for 1st Glimpse of Black Hole

Mar 5, 2018 UA part of Event Horizon Telescope experiment, which would provide clues to universe's origins.
Study says viewing exercise-related posts on social media can change one's outlook on personal health.

Do Social Media Posts About Exercise Motivate? It's Not Black or White, Study Says

Mar 2, 2018 UA researcher says users can experience both concern and motivation when viewing posts.
Image from the cover of The Platinum Age of Television, by David Bianculli.

The Evolution of Television According to David Bianculli

Mar 1, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson students working for political change on behalf of teachers; and artist & author Beth Surdut on mountain lions, and when the hunter becomes the hunted.

The Art of Paying Attention: Mountain Lions

Mar 1, 2018 Author and wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut focuses on mountain lions, and how sometimes, the hunter can become the hunted.

Groups Work to Reduce Blowing Dust Risk on I-10

Feb 28, 2018 Officials from government agencies gathered to share research and update others on projects aimed at minimizing problem.

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