Leaf cutter bees play key role for Arizona cash crop
Aug 22, 2023 The state's alfalfa production depends on pollination by a special species.
Taiwanese microchip company agrees to more oversight of its Arizona plant construction
Aug 5, 2023 The governor said construction safety standards should match the quality of the highly publicized project that has been the source of much pride.
UA astronomers investigate planetary formation process
Jul 26, 2023 They discovered an new exoplanet developing in a solar system 500 light years from Earth.
This summer's monsoon off to a slow start
Jul 10, 2023 Early weeks indicate southern Arizona will not reach last year's rainfall total.
New exhibit takes UA Flandrau visitors on undersea adventure
Jun 20, 2023 The facility's downstairs is now dedicated to educate and inform about ocean life.
The Buzz: What to expect when OSIRIS-REx returns to Earth
Jun 16, 2023 The seven-year mission to harvest samples of an asteroid is months from completion, and scientists are ready for the next step.
Social media seen through the eyes of Generation Z.
Jun 14, 2023 On Arizona Spotlight: Listen as local high school students reflect on their social media use and experts react to their stories. Plus, a visit to "Playformance", where a kid can really be a kid.
Monsoon dangers include dust storms in rural Arizona
Jun 12, 2023 Experts advise motorists to avoid trouble on roads and highways during sudden storms.
Ponderosa Pine at risk due to megadrought
Jun 9, 2023 New research shows that the species is facing higher mortality rates due to the drought.
Kidz At Play is not a rap group.
Jun 8, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant on the podcast "Going Wild"; and a conversation with Tom Carlson, 90-year-old co-founder and president of the Naco Wellness Initiative.
Wet winter translates into satisfying spring for desert plants and animals
May 26, 2023 Southern Arizona wildflowers, insects, and reptiles are among those benefiting from more moisture.
Coexisting in rural spaces
May 25, 2023 How the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program is succeeding.
Discovery program lets amateur astronomers join online search for asteroids
May 22, 2023 Citizen scientists can compare photographs to pick up subtle clues for space rocks.
TUSD cuts back on hotspots for students as federal funding expires
May 19, 2023 The Emergency Connectivity Fund worked to provide funding for connectivity tools like hotspots, modems and routers.
Plastic waste into construction blocks: Tucson strives for zero-waste model
May 16, 2023 Tucson city council unanimously approved an agreement with ByFusion to convert plastic waste into construction-grade building blocks.
Space X extravaganza tests limits of public understanding
May 15, 2023 Why the explosive test flight launched a debate over success vs. failure in engineering and science.Selected Archive Filters
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