Exploring the telescopes atop Kitt Peak
Kitt Peak National Observatory has reopened to the public after closures due to the pandemic and a mountain wildfire.
Why is our connection with canines so strong?
Scientists are learning more about dogs and their special communicative link with people.
Exploring the pros and cons of big data
Developments over the past decade have demonstrated the complexities of collecting and interpreting big data.
Tracking the dietary habits of animals
Scientists are catching up with the evolution of diet among animal species.
Exploring the universe with the Large Binocular Telescope
The Large Binocular Telescope has been observing planets, stars, and galaxies from atop Mount Graham since 2005.
Surveying the sky with one of the world’s most advanced telescopes
Astronomers with the Vera Rubin Observatory are on track to start their work early next year.
Measuring glacier ice and its impact on sea level rise
Predicting how glaciers build and retreat in response to climate change.
Measuring light pulses at super high speeds
Atomic particles move at one quintillionth of a second.
Expanding research techniques to fight Alzheimer’s
External brain stimulation is being used to treat issues ranging from schizophrenia to depression.
Creating physics textbooks for homeschooling
A retired University of Arizona educator is making science available for kids learning at home.
Uncovering hidden pollution in the Arctic
Polluted ground and water in the Arctic have gone unnoticed for decades.
Investigating the mystery of Long COVID
Some former COVID-19 patients are still suffering symptoms years after first encountering the coronavirus.
How the design of places where we live and work affects our physical and mental well-being
Scientists are studying how sounds, smells, and other natural elements make a difference in how comfortable we feel in our homes and offices.
How plants and animals are responding to climate change
As our climate changes, growing seasons and migration patterns are happening at different times than in the past.
How skin cells are delivering clues to the mystery of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease affects an estimated 1 million Americans.
