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James Webb Space Telescope

UA among schools claiming the mantle of "Space U."

Dec 11, 2023 A dozen U. S. colleges and universities are emphasizing their dedication to space science research.
Remote healthcare technology could help hikers isolated from digital communication.

New step in remote healthcare technology being developed at UA

Dec 6, 2023 First responders can use it in difficult terrain where access to cell phone infrastructure is not a given.
An endangered Red Squirrel partakes of a snack from a feeder placed on Mount Graham by the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Image taken by a remote camera.

Endangered red squirrel's numbers show decrease this year in southeastern Arizona

Dec 6, 2023 The annual survey conducted jointly by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Coronado National Forest and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service showed an estimate of 144 squirrels.
Behind the scenes at TV game show Jeopardy.

Game show contestant behavior yields clues to stress response

Nov 28, 2023 UA researchers are tracking how often players blink to determine our reactions to adversity.
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter photograph shows double crater impact of a spent rocket stage on the far side of the moon.

UA space trackers identify rogue rocket stage that hit the moon

Nov 27, 2023 They stress the threat of space junk could extend all the way to lunar orbit.
Solar panels from the McNeal solar farm owned by Silicon Ranch, a solar company based out of Tennessee. Silicon Ranch and Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative partnered together on the project and added a new SSVEC substation near the solar farm.

Local electric cooperative and Tennessee solar company collaborate on solar farm in McNeal

Nov 27, 2023 The solar farm and substation serve around 3,000 homes in the area
OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule after touchdown in Utah September 24.

UA students share in OSIRIS-REx success

Nov 20, 2023 They are taking a role developing experiments on the sample brought back from Bennu.
Senator Mark Kelly speaks at Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

Kelly warns Congress on the dangers of AI scams

Nov 16, 2023 An Arizona mother’s story was highlighted during the hearing.

Stargazing marvel: Saguaro National Park earns Urban Night Sky certification

Nov 14, 2023 International Dark-Sky Association taps park to join its cosmic club
Sec. Stewart Udall vists Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming with Lady Bird Johnson on Aug. 16, 1964.

"Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty"

Nov 8, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How teachers are dealing with AI in classrooms; and a story of survival in plain sight from Children of the Holocaust.
College students studying during a lecture. September 12, 2023.

AI in the classroom: does it have a place?

Nov 8, 2023 Some teachers are concerned, others are embracing the technology
Researchers note being alone is not the same as feeling lonely.

New UA study examines aspects of loneliness and being alone

Nov 7, 2023 They aren't as connected as you might think.

"The Left Hand of Darkness" grips The Rogue Theatre.

Nov 2, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: NPR's Ari Shapiro on "Och & Oy: A Considered Cabaret"; Luis Alberto Urrea recalls his friendship with K. Le Guin; and, Stories that Soar! returns with "The Spelling Test".
Illustration of Kamo'oalewa asteroid accompanying Earth and the Moon in solar orbit.

UA scientists explore asteroid link to the Moon

Oct 31, 2023 The space rock carries the same characteristics as lunar material brought back by the Apollo astronauts.
Officials break ground at the site of the American Battery Factory in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

$1.2 billion American Battery Factory breaks ground in Tucson Southside

Oct 26, 2023 The lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturer is expected to bring in billions of dollars to Southern Arizona.

Mayes joins federal lawsuit against Meta for damages to youth mental health

Oct 24, 2023 The 41 attorney’s general claim Meta purposefully targeted children on their platforms.

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