UA researchers dating ancient volcanic eruption using tree rings
The tree rings can help them understand more about the explosion of a volcano thousands of years ago.
Project tracing earth changes to introduce plants into its landscapes
The Landscape Evolution Observatory experiment at Biosphere 2 observes changes to natural landscapes in a controlled environment.
Desert Museum Welcomes Ocelot Kitten
Pictures of the kitten were headlined "cuteness overload" on social media.
Biodiversity Roadmap Calls For Conserving Ecosystems to Save the World
An author of the study says preservation is essential to meeting carbon goals and to stabilizing vital, interconnected systems.
UA Researchers Study Impact of Elephants on South African Landscapes
Elephant populations are prospering but causing problems for grassland tree and vegetation growth.
Five Years Later, Effects of Colorado River Pulse Flow Still Linger
While many effects were short-lived, it had a lasting impact on the imaginations of those connected to the river delta.
Modeling Ocean Recovery at Biosphere 2
Scientists at the facility are beginning an experiment to fix the facility's ocean as a model to help corals on a global scale.
Study Confirms Mexican Wolf Status, Changes Red Wolf Classification
The study recommends maintaining the wolf's endangered subspecies status, which it may be stripped of.
Grant Will Send Students from Low-Income Households on Free Field Trips
The Angel Charity for Children Scholarship will cover the cost of overnight visits to Camp Cooper for more than 900 students.
Wildflowers Show Off Their Colors Around Arizona
Fall and winter rains provided a necessary resource for brilliant blooms.
Sonoran Desert Inspires 'Next Generation' Researchers To 'Shake Things Up'
NGen, created around nine years ago, brings together multi-disciplinary researchers who share a passion for the region.
Western Wildlife Agencies Finalize Monarch Butterfly Plan
The group, which includes Arizona Game and Fish have a conservation plan for the butterflies, which have seen plummeting populations.
Sierra Vista to Run Controlled Burns Next Week
City hopes to head off mosquito growth near wastewater facility.
Study: Slow Growth Ahead for the Forests of the Southwest
The UA report shows a decline in productivity in the 21st century as the climate warms.
Climate Change Could Drive Vegetation Changes
Tucson-based scientist charting similar changes from Ice Age.
