Science and Technology

A photo of Tucson resident Annie Laos from her memorial.

Annie Laos, A Tucson Original, Remembered by Friends and Family

Apr 27, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A look at alternatives to a physical border wall; how genome research helps science to understand epilepsy; "I Dream in Widescreen" brings new film makers' work to light.

Retired Oro Valley astronaut Charlie Walker says human exploration of space should continue.

Human Minds, Hands Critical in Space Missions, Ex-Astronaut Says

Apr 26, 2017 Space Shuttle alumnus Charlie Walker inspired by early satellites.

10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman.
Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

National Weather Service Wants Help Spotting Storms

Apr 24, 2017 Program helps meteorologists get view of incoming storms to make monsoon safer.

Several hundred people march from Armory Park to El Presidio Park April 22, 2017, for the Rally for Science - Tucson.

Thousands Rally in Tucson to Support Science

Apr 22, 2017 Earth Day event aimed at promoting, defending fact-based research.

Geography and Tree Ring Lab researcher Kevin J. Anchukaitis studies climate, here he looks at a core sample under a microscope.

Episode 134: Earth Week - From Climate Science to Corporate Science

Apr 21, 2017 Politics, wildfire danger, corporate environmentalism and a solar wall.

Old Pima County courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Downtown Earth Day Rally Aims to Spark Interest in Science

Apr 19, 2017 Saturday event at Tucson's El Presidio Park is part of worldwide focus on science

Geoff Notkin crunches some meteorite data while at his spacious desert field desk.

Tucson Science Rally Gains Momentum as Earth Day Approaches

Apr 14, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Attorney General Sessions gives speech in Nogales; artist Lex Gjurasic stamps out reality; and Arizona's round-tailed ground squirrels get the attention they deserve.

UA Team Working To Improve Lifesaving Colonoscopy

Apr 14, 2017 The scope simultaneously gives doctors more viewing.

Asteroid 2014 JO25 will pass close to Earth April 19.

Fast and Bright Asteroid to Near Earth Next Week

Apr 13, 2017 The Tucson-discovered space rock will be studied by astronomers all over the world for its properties.

Palo Verde High Magnet School's winning robot, April 10, 2017.

Tucson Students Headed to International Robotics Competition

Apr 12, 2017 Palo Verde High's 'Optimal Robotics' team won a regional challenge to advance.

A prehistoric posthole and pit.

Hohokam Farm Found on Site of Future Phoenix Store

Apr 11, 2017 Archaeological work complete, Fry's will break ground on site this week.

A view of Earth from space.

Christian Climate Scientist: 'Facts Not Enough' in Dialogue

Apr 10, 2017 Texas climate expert will speak at UA this week, saying human values important in discussions.

A view from the Lake Mead side of the Hoover Dam.

'Smart' Agreements Leave More Water in Lake Mead, Regulators Say

Apr 6, 2017 Snow pack will add to reservoirs this spring, but the Colorado basin remains in a drought.

An HD animation of Jupiter created with maps made with Hubble imagery, 2015.

Jupiter to Shine Its Brightest and Biggest

Apr 5, 2017 Largest planet making closest approach to Earth this year Friday.

Students Show off Science Skills at Annual Fair

Mar 31, 2017 More than 2,000 exhibits and activities for kids and adults at the Southern Arizona event.

A new emergency communication network in Pima County is intended to help connect emergency responders who work in disparate public safety agencies.

Pima County Launches Emergency Alert System

Mar 30, 2017 Notifications will come via cell phone text message or email.

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