Science and Technology

Illustration of the Pioneer 10 unmanned spacecraft.

Robotic exploration of the outer planets began 50 years ago.

Apr 19, 2023 The University of Arizona joined in the first missions to Jupiter and Saturn.

Text ‘join’ to get COVID-19, health updates in rural Arizona

Apr 16, 2023 The program, based at UArizona’s Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, built the platform and system with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The three-story, 89,000-square-foot Applied Research Building will provide new research capabilities with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

New $85 million home for UA's Space Institute unveiled

Apr 7, 2023 The building first broke ground in 2021.

The Autism Society of Southern Arizona's Autism Walk & Resource Fair. The 2019 event will be at the Kino Sports Complex on Saturday, April 6th.

"All In for Autism" celebrates a unique part of our community.

Apr 5, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet Ashly Burch, the voice of a new Disney animated character; how Creative Narrations helps people tell their personal stories; and the tale of a princess who doesn't need to be rescued or married from "Stories That Soar!".

Governor says Arizona will restrict TikTok on state devices

Apr 5, 2023 The governor’s office said state agencies have 30 days to be in compliance.

Illustration shows the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule upon landing in the Utah desert.

OSIRIS-REx zeroes in on September return to Earth

Mar 28, 2023 The space explorer will drop off a capsule containing material collected from Bennu.

A male elegant trogon in Madera Canyon feasts on a caterpillar it picked off a tree.

New Film Focuses on the Unique Sky Islands of Arizona

Mar 24, 2023 Thousands of different species depend on this habitat

Brown dog ticks are carriers of Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Arizona springtime brings concern about disease-carrying ticks

Mar 23, 2023 Experts are creating the state's first database for the parasitic pest.

Views from the Santa Rita Experimental Range.

UA Santa Rita Experimental Range gets long-term lease

Mar 22, 2023 The range was first designated by President Theodore Roosevelt.

Experts recommend 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.

Experts say change of seasons leads to less sleep

Mar 13, 2023 The start of spring could create some restless nights.

Telescopes atop Kitt Peak during the summer.

Winter snow slows space exploration in southern Arizona

Mar 6, 2023 Mountaintop astronomers are sometimes stranded by heavy snow at telescope sites.

Artist's illustration of the 16 Psyche asteroid.

ASU scientist prepares to run first-ever planetary mission to a metal world

Feb 28, 2023 16 Psyche robotic spacecraft is scheduled to launch later this year.

Snow in Colorado's Elk Mountains in May 2022.

Water report suggests diversification for Arizona agriculture

Feb 27, 2023 It's in response to mandatory Colorado River cutbacks triggered by drought.

COVID detectives still dogged by disinformation

Feb 24, 2023 Researchers continue confirming the source of the coronavirus at a Chinese wet market

Dr. Justin O. Schmidt, University of Arizona entomologist, in the AZPM radio studio.

Tucson's "King of Sting," Justin Schmidt, dies from Parkinson's disease

Feb 20, 2023 Schmidt is known for allowing himself to be bitten and stung by insects to learn about their sting's affects.

Workers are returning to a quieter office environment post-COVID.

Study suggests office workers need more sound

Feb 15, 2023 The findings could help designers create better staff environments.

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