Prickly Park Showcases Variety of Vegetation in Sonoran Desert
Located near West River Road and North Camino del la Tierra, the park is home to almost 3,000 native and non-native plants.
Biosphere 2 Raising Money for Sea of Cortez Small Scale Replica
The researching facility has until April 22 to raise $100K to turn a 9,000-square-foot tank into living model of Gulf of California's oceanic environment.
AZ Week: Prevention, Solutions Amid Possible Water Crisis
Growing population demands more, theories of CO River drought in near future, drought has experts debating plans.
Fish, Plants, Water Combined in Method, May Help Feed People
More Tucson residents are experimenting with aquaponics systems in their homes or businesses.
'Maker Movement' Growing in Tucson, Communities Globally
More local residents getting into making stuff; 2 organizations participate in first-ever event promoting such craft.
Local Group Looks Into Nest Boxes to Help Urban Birds
Tucson Audubon Society's pilot project explores whether such would be a good idea for some species, known to use cavities for nests.
AZ Week: Sides Weigh in on Bighorn Sheep Controversy
Efforts to return species to Santa Catalinas has wide opposition after lions kill sheep, game agents kill lions.
Former UA Biology Student Aims to Conserve Freshwater Fish
Zeb Hogan, now host of "Monster Fish" on National Geographic Channel, explores rivers all around the world.
Remnants of Volcanoes Across AZ, Geologist Says
In Arizona's geologic history, there have been several major periods of volcanic activity, last one between 15-30 million years ago.
Disease Drives Shrimp Prices; UA Researcher Seeks Solution
Syndrome kills species when young, causing entire crops to be lost; scientist finds way to detect it early on.
EPA Proposes Pollution Control for 6 AZ Facilities
Federal plan to limit emission such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide; agency holding public hearing Feb. 25 in PHX, Feb. 26 in Tucson.
Scientists: Darkness Harder to Find Due to Overpopulation
Use of artificial lights is increasing around the world; experts say tens of millions of people have never experiences truly dark skies.
Home Energy Efficiency Renovations Still Pricey for Most
Although the price of solar and other renewable energy systems have declined steadily over the years, the up-front cost usually isn’t an amount that people can just dish out.
AZ Residents Look to Alt Types of Grass for Sustainability
Recently acquiring buffalo grass, artificial turf has been a growing trend to save water, other resources.
Raising Urban Chickens Interests Tucson Residents
City has a small but growing community of people who raise chickens in backyards; local school uses them for learning purposes.
