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Complementary, Alt Medicine Grows in Popularity

More people using methods such as acupuncture, herbal meds, despite not having much scientific evidence backing its medicinal benefits.

UA Researchers Study Climate Change Effects In Amazon Trees

University scientists part of international research team; recently wrapped up field work in Peru.

Learning Physics by Launching Pumpkins

For the past 3 years, the Tucson Pumpkin Toss has taught local middle school, high school students about science.

Scientists Discover Super Volcanoes on Mars

Planetary scientist Joseph Michalski helped discover evidence while studying ancient impact craters on the planet.

Organization Aims to End Workplace Bullying

The Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding promotes well-being for those in Southern AZ who are victims of bullying.

Voices for the Cure: Norma and Tim York

With courage and resolve, this fitness competitor and mother of three faced breast cancer with her husband right by her side

Desert Photographer Explores Science of Color Vision

Michael McNulty looks into research offering insights on physical properties of light, human perception specific to the Sonoran desert.

Photonics Research Contributes Billions to Global Economy

U.S. has been world leader in optics, photonics research; however countries such as China, Germany are proving to be tough competitors.

William Williams and his mother Della Williams

Voices for the Cure: Della Williams and William Williams

After experiencing depression following breast cancer treatment, Della works to keep other women from going through it alone

AZ Partakes in National Shake Out Day

Day is dedicated to making sure people know what to do in an earthquake; although infrequent, state has had minor ones as it sits near two major fault lines.

UA Researcher Helps Discover Earliest Known Nervous System

Part of international team that brought forward fossil, more than half a billion years old; ocean dwelling creature.

Voices for the Cure: Rowan Frost and Tory Middlebrooks

How does a single mom talk to her son about breast cancer? Now they look back on how they helped each other through difficult times with laughter and love.