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Revealing the non-verbal world of communication between dogs and humans

Dogs respond to a human’s voice, but people pick up cues from their canine companions as well.

Tracking the seasons on Mars

With the help of University of Arizona cameras, researchers are discovering new insights about the surface of the red planet.

Producing astronomy for the sight-impaired

Advances in 3-D modelling are leading to new ways of visualizing the surface of the Moon, Mars and other objects in the solar system.

Updating the fight against infectious diseases

Medical researchers are shifting their attention to bird flu this season.

Tracing the cause of eating disorders

Scientists studying eating disorders are focusing on a part of the brain that governs food consumption and emotions.

Finding new similarities between chimpanzees and humans

Researchers are finding chimpanzees have more in common with humans that was previously thought.

Using genetic science to control damaging plant pests

The Corn Earworm attacks both corn and cotton in Arizona, causing millions of dollars in damage each year.

How color evolved in the plant and animal kingdom

Plants and animals were not always as colorful as we see them today.

Continuing research into the source of COVID-19

The fight against COVID-19 became part of our lives four years ago. Researchers are still working to find out how to it started.

A new look at how planets are formed

The James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a closer look at the creation and development of planets.

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.

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