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This image shows prostate cancer cells interacting with medicine-carrying nanoparticles. The end goal is to deliver drugs specifically to the tumor.

UA nanotech research supporting (very) small solutions to big problems

The applications range from cell phone techonology to cancer-fighting measures.
Tucson Medical Center cardiac physicians

New heart valve technology comes to Tucson Medical Center

The hospital is offering a newly approved device designed to improve coronary blood flow.
Neuroimaging scanners are providing clues to who might develop Alzheimer's Disease or Lewy Body Dementia.

Neuroimaging Helping Predict Alzheimer's Cases

UA researchers are working to improve understanding of why some age better than others.
Floating sensors help scientists measure ocean temperatures for clues to causes of climate change.

Public Not Hearing 'Cathedral' of Science Behind Climate Change, Researcher Says

Joellen Russell is an oceanographer collecting data impacting how scientists measure an forecast climate change.
Portion of a NASA topographic shaded relief map of the surface of Mars created using the [Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter](https://attic.gsfc.nasa.gov/mola/images.html).

NASA Announces Mars 2020 Rover Landing Site

The 28-mile-wide Jezero crater, site of an ancient stream-fed lake, lies near Mars's equator.
A keyboard on a desk.

UA, Microsoft Working to Make Data Centers Sustainable

The 'Cloud' uses as much power as 6,000,000 homes
A contractor for the law enforcement in the Tucson area sets up polygraph equipment.

UA Professor: Lie Detector Won't Reveal White House's Anonymous Dissenter

John Allen says polygraph tests will not solve the mystery behind New York Times op-ed.
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

Participants could win portion of $3 million. Will receive help from UA and other 'Connector' organizations.

Arizona-based Solar Firm Draws Drinking Water From Air

Says Southwestern skies contain enough water vapor to provide private supply
The Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium (left) and the Kuiper Space Sciences Building (right) on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Summer Camps Give Kids a Running Start on Science

The subjects include robotics, engineering, coding and more.
A helicopter drone could triple the distances that Mars rovers can drive in a Martian day and help pinpoint interesting targets for study.

Mars 2020 Rover Mission to Include Scout Helicopter

NASA will test the aircraft's feasibility with up to five flights in 30 days and use it for mission planning and rover navigation.
View northeast from Arizona Falls along the Arizona Canal toward Camelback Mountain, in Phoenix.

Lifeblood of the Desert: Salt River Project Team Turns to ASU Robots to Maintain Canals

The infrastructure poses unique technical and personnel challenges, which could be made more efficient with robotics.
The exterior of the Biosphere 2 facility.

Drones, Robots to Take Over Biosphere 2 Saturday

UA science facility to host high-technology exhibition

Arizona Science Special: Humans, Data and Machines Roundtable Discussion

Joaquin Ruiz, UA Dean of the College of Science, leads a group conversation with speakers from the 2018 UA Science Lecture Series.

Tucsonan Ranks Among Nation's Best STEM Students

Selected for honor by science education non-profit
Girl Scouts from Tucson Troop 6.

Girl Scouts Can Now Add STEM Badges to Their Sashes

Science, engineering and outdoor pursuits allow girls to take risks and seek challenges.

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