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A young visitor looks at different minerals at The University of Arizona's Mineral Museum.

Hidden Treasure in Tucson

Feb 6, 2013 UA Mineral Museum displays gems from around globe

Local Researchers Uncover Genomics Mysteries

Feb 6, 2013 Tucson area's Ventana Medical doing cutting-edge research
Technician-hiker plies Grand Canyon trails with panoramic cameras for Google Earth.

Grand Canyon Hike? Google It

Jan 31, 2013 Panoramic photos take online users on Bright Angel Trail
Sunset at Yavapai Point, along the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

EPA Wants to Clear Air in Grand Canyon

Jan 20, 2013 Navajo Generating Station's emissions targeted in proposed new rule
The monsoon made a big impact this week, and the wet weather was a welcome reprieve from our areas ongoing drought conditions.

2012: The Year in Tucson Weather

Dec 31, 2012 Last 12 months had average monsoon, tied for warmest summer ever
Picacho Peak, Arizona, Saturday, December 8, 2012: The official ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating the new GoE3 Quick Charging installation for EVs. (left to right) Ariel Brimacombe, Colleen Crowninshield (Tucson Clean Cities,) Bill Sheaffer (Phoenix Clean Cities,) Paul Bessent (VP, GoE3,) Bruce Brimacombe (CEO, GoE3,) Ken Bennett (AZ Secretary of State,) Colin Tetrault (Advisor on Sustainability, Phoenix Mayor’s office,) Sean Hegna (Eaton Corporation,) Cyndi Brimacombe.

Quick Charge at Picacho Peak

Dec 13, 2012 Visit a new charging facility for electric vehicles that is helping to turn I-10 into an "electric highway"

Teachers' Voices with Briana Gryzynger and Greg Stafford

Dec 6, 2012 Who is teaching the teachers? Meet a pair of classroom educators who also contribute to their peers' ongoing learning at the Biosphere 2
Kitt Peak at night, David Harvey

Coming to a Peak Near You: Meteor Mania

Dec 4, 2012 Kitt Peak Observatory welcomes all to watch spectacular cosmic show
Elissa Fazio and other Hummingbird Monitoring Network volunteers are uncovering the secrets of hummingbirds.

Homing in on Hummingbirds

Dec 4, 2012 Licensed rehabilitator seeks volunteers
One of the GMT's primary mirrors in the polishing process, April 2012.

Ever Larger Eyes On The Skies

Oct 29, 2012 UA Mirror Lab completes work on first of seven mirrors for Giant Magellan Telescope
Olivier Guyon, University of Arizona physicist and astronomer, winner of a MacArthur 'genius grant.'

UA Scientist Wins 'Genius' Grant

Oct 2, 2012 MacArthur Foundation awards physicist Olivier Guyon $500K

After Strong Start, Monsoon Ends With Mixed Results

Oct 1, 2012 Rainfall totals vary widely; official Tucson measurement 6.02 inches
Saturday's rain marked one of the earliest times on record that rain has fallen in the "official" monsoon.

Forecasters See Return Of El Niño

Sep 10, 2012 Weather phenomenon may form in October, bring Southern AZ wet winter

Arizona's Newest Telescope Now Operational

Sep 7, 2012 Discovery Channel Telescope, fifth largest in U.S., makes scientific and screen debut

Arizona's Newest Telescope Now Operational

Sep 7, 2012 Discovery Channel Telescope, fifth largest in U.S., makes scientific and screen debut
The popular public viewing program at Kitt Peak.

Kitt Peak Telescopes Under Cost-Cutting Microscope

Aug 21, 2012 National observatory, public star-gazing programs face uncertainty

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