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The Mars 2020 rover is among the planetary explorers set to make news in 2021.

Trio of Mars missions to follow OSIRIS-REx on space exploration calendar

Oct 15, 2020 Planetary spacecraft from three countries are en route to the Red Planet.

UA antibody testing, June 2020

UA researchers find longer-lasting immunity for COVID-19 patients

Oct 14, 2020 The discovery shows antibodies were still being produced months after infection.

OSIRIS-REx depicted in orbit around Bennu.

OSIRIS-REx closing in on asteroid sampling attempt

Oct 13, 2020 The UA-backed mission is one week away from its crucial maneuver.

A wildcat statue at the University of Arizona sports a custom mask. July 2020.

UA officials worried about holidays

Oct 12, 2020 COVID-19 numbers are dropping on campus and are not to blame for a local increase in numbers.

Simulation of M87 black hole showing bright blue thin ring — the edge of the black hole shadow.

Black hole study narrows leeway for tweaks to Einstein's gravity theory

Oct 8, 2020 The theory of general relativity remains hugely successful, but it leaves open some enduring questions surrounding the origins of dark matter.

Minority journalists brought stories and images of social justice demonstrations worldwide in 2020.

UA School of Journalism starting diversity scholarship

Oct 7, 2020 A fundraiser forum discussed how minority journalists covered 2020 social justice movements.

Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA ready for more in-person classes

Oct 5, 2020 The university will move to Phase Two beginning Oct. 12.

Art detail from Jaime Black's "REDress Project", shown at the Tucson Desert Art Museum.

Different perspectives at the Tucson Desert Art Museum.

Oct 4, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: An essay about mortality in the time of COVID-19; and a dash of audio madness from the youth of the Scamp Radio (1/2) Hour.

The pandemic has put inequality in the country in stark relief, and education is no exception.

Education notebook: Pandemic worsens inequalities in education

Oct 3, 2020 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

UA President Robert Robbins speaks with AZPM May 14, 2020.

UA president Robbins blames Greek houses for COVID-19 outbreak

Oct 2, 2020 Fraternities, sororities held unauthorized "rush" events in person.

U.S. Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C.

US Supreme Court nomination carries high stakes

Oct 1, 2020 A UA law professor notes the court's reputation rides on how it handles a 6-3 majority for conservatives.

The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: UA COVID app reaches 30,000 devices, Indigenous people protest border-wall construction on traditional lands

Sep 28, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, September 28

UA COVID Watch app is now on 30,000 devices

Sep 28, 2020 Its effect on the coronavirus pandemic may never be known.

University of Arizona students wearing masks on campus.

UA stay-at-home request coming to an end

Sep 28, 2020 University officials are waiting to see if COVID-19 cases spike again.

Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

COVID-19 testing down at the University of Arizona

Sep 25, 2020 Tests were below 1,000 a day for three days.

University of Arizona Head Football Coach Kevin Sumlin oversees his first spring training practice in 2018.

Fall football will be played in the PAC-12 after all

Sep 24, 2020 Conference reverses its earlier decision to cancel the season due to COVID-19

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