Science and Technology

Insect Experts Report Active Season of Africanized Honeybees in Arizona

Apr 7, 2015 Abundant blooms are providing growing opportunities for the aggressive bees.

Water levels at the Colorado River basin.

Report: Colorado River Most Endangered River in US

Apr 7, 2015 Three human-caused sources listed as dangerous for river that flows through Arizona.

Baby chickens are pictured at the Arizona Feeds Country Store in South Tucson on April 2, 2015.

Game and Fish Department: Don't Dump Easter Pets at Tucson Lakes

Apr 2, 2015 Unwanted animal gifts can harm state efforts to restore native species populations

NASA Introduces Plan to Sample Asteroid Boulder

Mar 27, 2015 Mission would be challenge for UA Lunar And Planetary scientists.

The 25-panel solar power system set-up of the roof of Enrique Ward's home.

TEP Wants to Reduce Solar Energy Buy-Back Rates

Mar 25, 2015 Utility would pay about 20% less to residential customers for excess electricity generation.

A Look Back at "Life in the Universe"

Mar 19, 2015 UA College of Science Dean Joaquin Ruiz reflects on a recent lecture series and the importance of bringing scientists and the community together

A group workout at the PWR! Gym in Tucson.

Fitness as the Frontline

Mar 19, 2015 People with Parkinson's disease find physical and emotional benefits with exercise.

Arizona Spotlight for March 20, 2015

Mar 19, 2015 Upcoming space experiment has a local connection; UA Science lecture series explores "Life in the Universe"; fitness as the front line against Parkinson's; "A Book I Love" from the 2015 Tucson Festival of Books.

Traffic on Congress Street.

New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing

Mar 19, 2015 Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan

UA Researchers Explore Health Benefits of Man's Best Friend

Mar 18, 2015 Researchers seek human participants and funding to find if dog ownership improves human probiotics.

Pi is a greek letter and a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.

2015 Celebration Will Be Pi Perfection

Mar 13, 2015 On March 14, 2015 at 9:26 a.m. and 53 seconds, the first 10 numbers of pi will be in perfect order.

A solar field at sunset.

Arizona Leads in Solar Industry Jobs, With 7% Growth

Feb 17, 2015 More than 9,000 employed statewide, mostly as installers; that's third best in country.

Downtown Tucson.

Tucson Commercial Real Estate Outlook Mixed

Feb 16, 2015 Industrial opportunities on outskirts; office vacancies abound across metro area.

The Moon

Will We Soon be Mining the Moon?

Jan 29, 2015 UA Scientists say private concerns are seeking ways to get there, but the practicality of it may be far-fetched.

Hybrid Cars Make 'Clean Air Blue Skies' Eligibility

Dec 29, 2014 Six vehicles designated by state transportation officials to get plates allowing single-occupancy in HOV lanes.

Aerial view of water making its way into the parched Colorado River delta.

Colorado River Delta 'Pulse Flow' Shows Signs of Success

Dec 18, 2014 Water release at Yuma dam enhances vegetation, opens waterway to Sea of Cortez for first time in half-century.

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