Science and Technology

A collage of photos from the early 1900s of Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly and her family, who were among the earliest settlements in the region that now shares her first name.

A century of family history helped create "The Journal of Sedona Schnebly"

Dec 8, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Advice on healthier, happier sleep; and at age 100, a real Tucson original still surrounds herself with the things she loves -- motorcycles.

A growing black hole, called a quasar, can be seen at the center of a faraway galaxy in this artist's concept.

Astronomer Helps Find Most Distant Quasar, Clue to 'Cosmic Evolutions'

Dec 6, 2017 Scientists on quest to find when stars first formed in our universe.

#metoo: Empowerment Through Empathy

Dec 1, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: John Waters brings his love for Christmas to Tucson; astronomical photographs celebrate the beauty of the planet Mars.

Image of a full moon from NASA.

Supermoon to Brighten Sky this Weekend

Dec 1, 2017 Supermoons occur when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit, and simultaneously full.

Fiesta Bowl representative José Moreno presents the check to teacher José Salcido with "Spirit," the Fiesta Bowl mascot.

Tucson Teacher Receives $5,000 Surprise

Nov 29, 2017 José Salcido plans to buy equipment to teach physics with money from grant.

Homeless man on a cold day

New Technology Helps House Homeless in Tucson

Nov 24, 2017 Service connects 30 nonprofits to get homeless people in shelters faster.

An aerial view of the UA Tech Parks.

Tech Parks Arizona Calls on Developers to Submit Proposals for Second Park

Nov 23, 2017 The new innovation district is to be called UA Tech Park at the Bridges.

University of Arizona College of Medicine.

UA College of Medicine Marks 50th Anniversary

Nov 17, 2017 The school is known for breakthroughs made in asthma and CPR.

The new air traffic control tower for Tucson International Airport

Tucson Airport Adding Route to Austin

Nov 15, 2017 New route connects city to another of the region's tech hubs.

A Waymo self-driving car.

Waiting for Perfect Self-Driving Cars Could Cost Lives

Nov 15, 2017 Waiting to deploy the cars potentially means fewer lives saved by the technology, which improves with experience.

The flu virus.

Flu Season Right on Time in Pima County

Nov 14, 2017 18 cases have been reported in past three weeks.

Non-small cell lung cancer tissue stain

Ventana Medical Systems Tool Helps Diagnose, Treat Rare Cancer

Nov 13, 2017 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in US, and has many forms.

The night sky above the desert.

Universities in U.S. and Mexico Partner on Telescope Project

Nov 13, 2017 Mirror to be made at University of Arizona, telescope to be installed in Baja California

A saguaro cactus flower blossom.

Saguaro Genome Shows Why Many Cactus Species Are Hard to Classify

Nov 7, 2017 Researchers believe that long lives and long generation times have led to mismatches in the history of species.

For many, opioid addiction starts with prescription pain medication.

As Opioid Crisis Deepens, UA Group Seeks Nonaddictive Pain Treatment

Nov 7, 2017 Alternative therapies could replace opioids.

Workers at the University of Arizona's Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab place glass in the furnace for the 5th mirror for the Giant Magellan Telescope, October 2017.

UA Casts 5th Mirror for Giant Magellan Telescope

Nov 3, 2017 Mirror Lab celebrates 20th mirror made for instruments around the world.

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