The Buzz: Invasive plants and wildfire danger
Arizona's increasing risk of wildfire and encroaching invasive plants are putting native plants in peril.
This summer's monsoon off to a slow start
Early weeks indicate southern Arizona will not reach last year's rainfall total.
Monsoon dangers include dust storms in rural Arizona
Experts advise motorists to avoid trouble on roads and highways during sudden storms.
Wet winter translates into satisfying spring for desert plants and animals
Southern Arizona wildflowers, insects, and reptiles are among those benefiting from more moisture.
University of Arizona hurricane researchers predict above-average season ahead
They say the number of named hurricanes could reach a mark set in 2017.
UA researchers mount new global wind study
They are using satellites to measure speed and direction of winds aloft.
Winter snow slows space exploration in southern Arizona
Mountaintop astronomers are sometimes stranded by heavy snow at telescope sites.
Winter solstice: Why isn't the shortest day of the year in the deepest part of winter?
It may be the day with the fewest hours of sunshine for the global north, but there is another source of heat to consider.
The Buzz: Looking back on 2022
Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.
2022 "Monsoon Madness" names a decisive winner
The victor successfully predicted rainfall totals during another active season.
Arizonans benefit from the special scent of the monsoon
Scientists find evidence of health benefits in the desert rain.
Frequent rain sets 2021 monsoon off to a fast start
Southern Arizona can expect more precipitation through mid-July.
Game challenges forecasters to predict monsoon
UA researchers created an online competition similar to fantasy football.
Hurricane predictors forecast busy 2021 season
UA group has been on target about storm predictions since 2014.
Monsoon in Southern Arizona officially starts this week
It is monsoon awareness week.
