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Scientists conduct research in the lab of Louise Hecker, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Arizona.

Grant Funds Research to Fight Deadly Lung Disease

Sep 6, 2018 The University of Arizona College of Medicine seeks a cure for excessive scar tissue.
An Aug. 17 image of asteroid Bennu captured by Osiris-REx at 1.4 million miles. Eventually, the mission will approach the surface of the asteroid.

OSIRIS-REx Mission to Asteroid Bennu Marks Milestone

Aug 27, 2018 The spacecraft captured its first images of the asteroid.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Records: UA Accepted $458K From Eugenics Fund

Aug 24, 2018 The university has accepted years of funding from a foundation infamous for promoting research linking race and intelligence.
Bison graze on the Blackfeet Reservation in northern Montana, where Maria Nieves Zedeño has conducted research in collaboration with the tribe.

UA Anthropologist: Native Americans Used Climate Data to Hunt Bison

Aug 24, 2018 Says hunter-gatherers predicted effects of grassland fires to lure animals for food.
An Aug. 17 image of asteroid Bennu captured by Osiris-REx at 1.4 million miles. Eventually, the mission will approach the surface of the asteroid.

OSIRIS-REx Captures First Images of Bennu, 1.4M Miles From Asteroid

Aug 24, 2018 UA scientists mark spacecraft's approach phase in sampling mission.
Heather and Carey look through scrapbooks together in the AZPM radio studio.

"Any Act of Violence Has Many Victims."

Aug 23, 2018 Arizona Spotlight examines the impact of gun violence in the Tucson community, and domestic assault shooting victim Heather and her mother Carey share their story of survival and hope.
An aerial view of UA Tech Parks off Rita Road and I-10. An area west of the site is planned for residential, retail and office development.

UA Tech Park to Mentor Companies in Solar Competition

Aug 20, 2018 Participants could win portion of $3 million. Will receive help from UA and other 'Connector' organizations.
Dense trees grow in a forest in northeastern Arizona.

Researcher Finds New Urgency for Climate Solution in Tree Recovery Lag

Aug 19, 2018 Professor David Breshears says trees are failing to keep up with frequency of droughts.
A UA study found differences in biases in the workplace based on marital status.

UA Study Uncovers Workplace Bias Based on Family Roles

Aug 17, 2018 The research found that focus is put on whether employees are seen as "providers" or "caregivers."
The largest island in the ring is the tourist mecca of Santorini (also known as Thira), while the other islands are Thirasia and Aspronisi. The three pieces are what remains after an enormous eruption destroyed most of a volcanic island. Courtesy of NASA Earth Observatory.

UA Tree-Ring Research Narrows Window for Massive Bronze Age Eruption

Aug 16, 2018 Newer methods helped close the gap on an ancient explosion that dimmed the sun across the Eastern Mediterranean.
The American Chiropractic Association estimates 31 million Americans complain of lower back pain.

UA Researcher Looks to Hunter-Gatherer Sitting Posture to Understand Back Pain

Aug 14, 2018 By studying the Hadza tribe, research from a UA anthropologist suggests it's not how much we sit, but our posture.
Almost 7,000 students are expected to move into UA on-campus dorms this week.

UA Move-In Bringing Students, Traffic to Campus

Aug 13, 2018 Thousands of students will settle into dorms and apartments this week.
The UA HiRISE camera is aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been flying above Mars since March 2006.

UA Mars Camera Watching Dust Storm From Orbit

Aug 10, 2018 Storm has covered Mars since June, limiting surface missions
A health professional examines a patient.

Professor Investigating Effectiveness of Human Immune System

Aug 10, 2018 Janko Nikolich considers the body's defenses among its most powerful functions.
An illustration of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe.

UA Scientists Expect Bright Discoveries From Solar Satellite

Aug 9, 2018 NASA solar probe to be launched Saturday to measure sun's atmosphere
A recreation of a gallery scene, with the Willem de Kooning painting "Woman - Ochre" at center.

Clues Mount in Tucson Painting Theft

Aug 9, 2018 One year after "Woman-Ochre" was found, more evidence links to New Mexico couple.

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