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A group shot of some of the women mathematicians who are featured in the documentary "Top Secret Rosies".

Top Secret Rosies

Nov 10, 2011 A documentary tells the true story of how a select group of civilian female mathematicians helped the U.S. achieve victory during World War II.

After The Flames, A Slow Healing

Oct 20, 2011 As Arizona forests rebound from recent wildfires, restoration experts plan for future flames.
Scientists seeking clues about climate change are finding answers in an unexpected source--the humble hummingbird.

The Hummingbird: A Love Story

Oct 5, 2011 Tiny creatures help researchers, volunteers piece together climate puzzle
Sideshow banner at the 2005 Erie County Fair in New York, depicting a chupacabra attacking a goat.

Tracking the Chupacabra

Sep 1, 2011 Author Benjamin Radford explores the history and the reality of the famous bloodsucking monster. Is it more than just a modern myth?
Over 3,000 firefighters battled Arizona's record-breaking Wallow Fire.

'Fire is Inevitable' to Keep Arizona Wild, Forestry Expert Says

Aug 25, 2011 Wildlands need fire, but strategic restoration promises to minimize its danger
Warning Coordination Meteorologist Ken Drozd considers issuing a flood advisory.

Inside The National Weather Service's Tucson Operations Center

Aug 18, 2011 A team of forecasters work around the clock to turn local weather data into accurate forecasts and timely advisories.
Atop Mount Lemmon, north of Tucson, remnants of wildfire.

The Flood After the Fire

Jul 28, 2011 Timing of monsoon rains can be a mixed blessing on fire-scorched terrain
The Markou family grows many of the ingredients used in their Fat Greek restaurants on this small plot of land.

Web Feature: When the Markous Went Local

Jul 27, 2011 One restaurant owner and his family set out to change their lives, and wound up changing their menu
Thousands of migratory bats reside under Tucson bridges during the summer months.

Befriending the Bats Among Us

Jul 12, 2011 Historically maligned creatures gaining respect through education
Researchers hope the bacterial communities' hidden abilities--including the ability to produce their own crystals in the lab--will prove useful to society and helpful in managing the cave.

Web Feature: What Lies Beneath

Jun 26, 2011 In the hidden reaches of Kartchner Caverns, a world of mysterious microbes thrives
Firefighters conduct night burnout operations to help strengthen the fireline and keep the blace from advancing.

Slideshow: On the Firefighting Frontlines

Jun 10, 2011 Containment efforts continue as Wallow Fire races to the New Mexico border

A Tour of Kartchner Caverns with Gary Tenen

Jun 3, 2011 The cave's co-discoverer revisits Kartchner often, and finds it still amazes him 40 years later. A tireless evangelist for the cave he still refers to as "Xanadu", Gary Tenen invited Mark Duggan to accompany him on a recent trip underground.

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

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