UA-Led Research Team Finds New Planet
Gas giant discovered orbiting around star outside Earth's solar system; relatively young at 13 million years old.
UA Doctorate Student First to Identify Minerals on Mars Surface
What they have is basaltic sand, made from eroded lava, similar in composition to sand found here on earth in places such as Hawaii.
Event Recycles Hundreds of Gallons of Old Cooking Oil
Green Friday takes place the day after Thanksgiving; people can drop off used oil which can then also be converted into biodiesel.
UA Researchers Study Climate Change Effects In Amazon Trees
University scientists part of international research team; recently wrapped up field work in Peru.
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.
Researchers Explore Roots of American Indian Resilience
New studies reveal protective elements of Native American cultural traditions; used for various healing treatments.
Researchers Find New Scorpion Species in Catalinas
This is the second time a new species is found in the mountains, which is unusual; unclear of how venomous creature is.
Pima County, UA Working to Eradicate Invasive Bullfrogs
Species has been threatening native frogs, toads, wildlife in central Tucson restoration area.
Historic Park's Pond Drying Because of Drought
Distinctive desert-meets-swamp characteristic of Tucson's Agua Caliente Park is slowly disappearing.
Suspect Charged in Saguaro National Park Vandalism
16-year-old boy alleged to have spray-painted graffiti on 11 saguaros, other spots in May.
Clean Water Agreement, Through Congress, Signed for AZ Tribe
Under $200M federal allocation, White Mountain Apaches will get 'clean water for another 100 years.'
Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting
Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.
UA Mineral Museum Receives Its Largest Donation Ever
The collection will help create database used for non-destructive sampling technology.
Ak-Chin Tribe Finds Alternative Water Source
Treatment plant makes water from Colorado River via Central Arizona Project clean, drinkable.
Storm Closes Roads, Snarls Traffic, Damages School
Power poles down on South Side; up to one inch of raifall reported in some spots.
