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Researcher: Part of Pluto Younger Than Thought

Photos show one region with smooth surface, indicating it is less than 10 million years old.

Pima County Road Work Leads To Archaeological Discovery

Human footprints dating back as much as 3,000 years discovered near I-10.

UA Science Lecture Series Examines Climate Change

Annual lectures pack Centennial Hall, will be streamed online.

El Niño Far from Over, With 'More Storminess' Due Soon

UA climate team’s website provides regional information on weather phenomenon.

Student-Built Experiment Part of UA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft

Instrument will help identify minerals and chemicals on target asteroid, set for September launch.

New Web Tool Explores Drought In Colorado River Basin

Charts and images explore 16 years of drought in the Colorado River

Comet Catalina Makes Brief Appearance

Discovered by Catalina Sky Survey in 2013

Christmas Full Moon: Bright Ornament in the Sky

First holiday occurrence in 38 years; we won't have another for 19 years.

Historic Climate Accord A First Step, UA Professors Say

University of Arizona representatives say climate connects many issues

Engineers Test Drill to Look for Life Below Martian Surface

California gypsum quarry provides terrain similar to red planet.

Geminid Meteor Shower to Light Up Sky This Weekend

120 visible each hour; best viewing Sunday night into Monday morning.

Proposals Would Regulate Grand Canyon Backcountry

Activities in canyon currently governed by 3-decade-old management plan.

Arizona Spotlight for November 27, 2015

A tale of love and dedication from StoryCorp's Tucson visit; what it takes to live for a full year without processed food; exploring the true reason for flowers.

Astronomer Shares 'Science Snacks' With Podcasts

Comet recording exceeded 100,000 downloads

UA Delegation to Attend United Nations Climate Conference

Faculty, students and community members to observe, network, conduct research.

Arizona Astronomers Track Piece Of Falling Space Junk

Refuse from space mission will make fiery descent over the Indian Ocean Thursday

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