Retinal Implants Get New Tech That Could Improve Clarity
Dec 10, 2013 Wolfgang Fink, member of the joint U.S.-German research team developing product said current retinal implants allow people to see, but only basic, blurry shapes.
UA Biologist Captures Unusual Animal Behavior on Camera
Dec 9, 2013 After scouring endless hours of footage, Pacifica Sommers began to notice something a little odd: a dancing mouse.
UA-Led Research Team Finds New Planet
Dec 9, 2013 Gas giant discovered orbiting around star outside Earth's solar system; relatively young at 13 million years old.
UA Doctorate Student First to Identify Minerals on Mars Surface
Dec 3, 2013 What they have is basaltic sand, made from eroded lava, similar in composition to sand found here on earth in places such as Hawaii.
Program Brings K-12 Children to Mt. Lemmon for Science Learning
Nov 29, 2013 UA Science Sky School uses area as an outdoor classroom for intensive, hands-on science education.
Event Recycles Hundreds of Gallons of Old Cooking Oil
Nov 26, 2013 Green Friday takes place the day after Thanksgiving; people can drop off used oil which can then also be converted into biodiesel.
AZ Considers Another Large Scale Solar Power Plant
Nov 12, 2013 Proposed project, Maricopa County Park, would produce 300 megawatts of solar electricity, enough to power about 150,000 homes.
UA Researchers Study Climate Change Effects In Amazon Trees
Nov 7, 2013 University scientists part of international research team; recently wrapped up field work in Peru.
Voices for the Cure: Norma and Tim York
Oct 24, 2013 With courage and resolve, this fitness competitor and mother of three faced breast cancer with her husband right by her side
NPR: Company Plans to Launch Balloon Ride to Stratosphere
Oct 23, 2013 World View, a new space tourism company in Tucson, would offer option to passengers as early as 2015; price about $75K.
Desert Photographer Explores Science of Color Vision
Oct 22, 2013 Michael McNulty looks into research offering insights on physical properties of light, human perception specific to the Sonoran desert.
Voices for the Cure: Rowan Frost and Tory Middlebrooks
Oct 10, 2013 How does a single mom talk to her son about breast cancer? Now they look back on how they helped each other through difficult times with laughter and love.
Voices for the Cure: Remembering Brenda Loomis
Oct 4, 2013 Two friends pay tribute to a woman who inspired them even as she fought cancer
Voices for the Cure: Joanna Frueh
Sep 26, 2013 Author, artist, scholar, teacher, performer...and in 2012 she also became a breast cancer survivor
The Power of Circus Amperean
Sep 19, 2013 Find out how a small performing arts group is blending mad science and high voltage to entertain Tucson audiences
Researchers Explore Roots of American Indian Resilience
Sep 17, 2013 New studies reveal protective elements of Native American cultural traditions; used for various healing treatments.Selected Archive Filters
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