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Dr. Carolyn Porco

Jun 2, 2011 One of America's leading planetary scientists talks about the ongoing exploration of Saturn and its moons. She'll be in Tucson to present at SPACEFEST III (June 2nd - 5th, 2011).
Endeavour Commander Mark Kelly (center) greets two members of the Expedition 27 crew shortly after docking with the International Space Station.

A Phone Call from Endeavour

May 26, 2011 AZPM speaks with Shuttle Commander Mark Kelly, husband of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, during his mission in space
Space shuttle Endeavour and its six-member STS-134 crew head toward Earth orbit and rendezvous with the International Space Station. Liftoff was at 8:56 a.m. (EDT) on May 16, 2011, from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Captain Mark Kelly

May 26, 2011 Listen to an interview from orbit, as Captain Mark Kelly answers questions from on board the International Space Station.

Endeavour Lifts Off

May 16, 2011 Shuttle commences 16-day mission that marks its final voyage into space

Amerind Foundation Continues Artifact Research

May 13, 2011 Organization is still devoted to Native American culture, but has adapted its focus over 75 years.
Arizona State Museum Archeology Curator Chuck Adams sizes up the museum's collection of Homolovi artifacts.

The Archeological Treasures of Homolovi State Park

Mar 23, 2011 Discover a place in Northern Arizona that is sacred land to the Hopi, a budget-troubled state park, and a storehouse of ancient relics.
One laboratory on the University of Arizona campus explores the skeletal secrets animals leave behind.

A Visit to the Bone Lab

Feb 18, 2011 The Arizona State Museum's Stanley J. Olsen Laboratory of Zooarchaeology explores the skeletal secrets that animals leave behind
Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, shares his hopes for her recovery.

Mark Kelly to Fly Mission

Feb 4, 2011 Husband of U.S. Rep. Giffords decides to command Endeavor in April

Taking Wildlife in Hand

Jan 3, 2011 The Tucson Wildlife Center provides care for injured and orphaned animals

The Tucson Wildlife Center

Nov 17, 2010 Learn how the dedicated staff of the TWC stands ready to help injured wildlife, whether they are feathered, furred, or scaled.

UA Engineers Make Learning Fun

Nov 17, 2010 Roboclub members use LEGO robots to inspire young students.

Sci-fi Holograms Become Reality

Nov 3, 2010 University of Arizona researchers devise new 3D image technology
David Levy, Ph.D., one of the most successful comet discoverers in history with 23 comets to his credit, talks about getting young people interested in science and the night sky.

How to Get Kids Interested in Science?

Oct 21, 2010 David Levy, Ph.D. says now is the time to get kids interested in the night sky.
Malaria mosquito research

Malaria

Oct 18, 2010 Major breakthrough in the fight against malaria by genetically altering the mosquito that carries the disease
NOVA Emergency Mine Rescue

NOVA Emergency Mine Rescue

Oct 14, 2010 Documentary that examines the efforts to save 33 trapped Chilean Miners airs October 26, 2010.
In the past, detecting water and foodborne contaminants usually took several days, now a new technology called"lab on a chip"can identify pathogens in minutes.

Lab On a Chip

Oct 12, 2010 Researchers are developing a “lab on a chip” where pathogens can be identified in minutes rather than days.

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