Science and Technology

Archaeology, Adventures and Agaves

Jun 19, 2014 Tucson archaeologists are beginning new chapters after decades at the University of Arizona, reveal ancient culture's uses for tough native plant.

Project Aims to Detain Rainwater to San Pedro River Aquifers

Jun 18, 2014 Goal is to have water make its way into river, keeping it flowing even in dry seasons.

Tucson Aerospace Company Looks to Increase Business in Mexico

Jun 12, 2014 For past 3 months, Airtronics has been operating a plant in Nogales, Sonora; partners with locals.

UA Research Aims to Improve Concussion Diagnosis

Jun 5, 2014 Drive for study is to develop tools that can be more sensitive at catching low-grade injury; technology records brain activity along scalp.

Arrival of 8th Streetcar Marks Fleet Completion

May 28, 2014 Scheduled to open doors to passengers July 25; more testings from UA to downtown Tucson underway until then.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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