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Deepak Chopra discuses conscientiousness.

Researchers, Philosophers Explore Theories of Consciousness

May 20, 2014 Despite ongoing exploration of consciousness and its concepts, the future of the study remains unknown.

AZ Week: State Economic Growth Slow But Steady, Experts Say

May 9, 2014 Tucson job growth under 1% since 2012, will continue lagging for couple more years, report figures show.
William Williams and his mother Della Williams

Voices for the Cure: Della Williams and William Williams

May 8, 2014 After experiencing depression following breast cancer treatment, Della works to keep other women from going through it alone

Permafrost Soils Could Contribute to Global Warming, Scientist Says

May 6, 2014 Recently discovered by team of researchers; have been frozen for tens of thousands of years, but are beginning to thaw, producing methane - a powerful greenhouse gas.
We talk to Teresa Lappin, Member of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, and Robert Gilroy, President of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, about their organization's history, goals and projects.

Friends of Stars, Skies in S. AZ

May 5, 2014 Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association is celebrating 60 years in the community; they are connected to all things astronomy.
We sit down with Nicole Avena, Ph.D. from the New York Obesity Research Center, to talk about sugar and what it does to our bodies.

Dangers of a Sweet Tooth

Apr 29, 2014 Sugar is seemingly everywhere and, research shows, it can be addictive; author discusses why, talks new book "Why Diets Fail."
OSIRIS-REx

OSIRIS REx Moves From Planning Phase to Fabrication

Apr 23, 2014 Latest NASA project for the UA is one step closer to launch; its ultimate goal is bringing back a piece of an asteroid to Earth.

Interdisciplinary Consciousness Conference Celebrates 20 Years

Apr 22, 2014 Toward a Science of Consciousness hosts around 800 scientists, philosophers, experimentalists, artists and students from different backgrounds and perspectives; taking place in Tucson thru April 26.
Christopher Conover, a corespondent for Arizona Public Media and a scientist from Biosphere 2 dive in the facilities fully replicated ocean.

Diving Under Glass: Adventure .001 Leagues Under Sea

Apr 14, 2014 AZPM's Christopher Conover dives into the glass enclosed ocean at Biosphere 2; 'From time to time, my job lets me go and do things on my bucket list,' he says.
OSIRIS-REx

UA Gets NASA OK to Move Ahead with Mission to Asteroid

Apr 10, 2014 Launch of OSIRIS-REx scheduled for 2016, returning in 2023 with soil samples, mapping to explore origins of solar system.

Expo Teaches About Past Through Archeology

Apr 8, 2014 The annual event hosted by Arizona State Parks has been around for 32 years; highlights region's history.

Researcher Combines Art, Science in Cancer Spread Study

Mar 25, 2014 UA assistant professor of cellular & molecular medicine, Ghassan Mouneimne, uses microscopes and Photoshop to create startling images of cancer cells.
The 1918 flu known as Spanish Flu, but new research establishes that the flu originated in the Western Hemisphere. NPR

UA Professors Traces Origins of Flu

Mar 20, 2014 For years wild migratory birds have been considered a source of all flu viruses, but his research finds differently.

Innovative Intervention Center Helps Youth with Psychosis

Mar 18, 2014 University of Arizona’s EPICENTER aims for early intervention and comprehensive treatment for young people with severe mental illness.
Here we have the exterior of Biosphere 2 which is illuminated by a beautiful, golden sunlight.

Biosphere 2 Raising Money for Sea of Cortez Small Scale Replica

Mar 14, 2014 The researching facility has until April 22 to raise $100K to turn a 9,000-square-foot tank into living model of Gulf of California's oceanic environment.

Kaleidoscopic Look at Bradbury, Famous Sci-Fi Writer

Mar 11, 2014 Essay collection explores his life and different dimensions of his work; fans will be able to find it at Tucson Festival of Books' Science City.

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