Tree ring scientists take their research underwater
Tree ring researchers are exploring the lives of sea creatures that document climate change just like trees do.
What dogs can tell us about aging
Elderly dogs can suffer from cognitive dysfunction, similar to dementia in humans.
Learning more about a Sonoran Desert Icon
The saguaro cactus has been a source of study for southern Arizonans for decades
Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age
Our cognitive abilities change as we grow older.
Introducing artificial intelligence to resolve issues in agriculture
Artificial intelligence is being put to work solving the challenge of feeding the planet.
Researching asthma in traditional rural communities
Studies found that traditional farmers did not suffer from lung diseases usually caused by dust in the fields where they worked.
The Geometry of Sound
Researchers say people perceive sound based on where they are when they hear it.
Measuring how our mood moves the markets
Economists often describe how consumer confidence drives spending decisions, but scientific researchers are asking if it’s the other way around.
Exploring space with balloon-borne telescopes
The best way to observe the universe is with a telescope above the Earth’s atmosphere, and the least expensive way to get there is using a stratospheric balloon.
Investigating coral reefs for signs of climate change
UA Geosciences professor Diane Thompson talks with us about what coral reefs can tell us about changes in our climate.
Using different methods to investigate cancer
Researchers studying prostate cancer have found introducing the disease in mice does not always produce accurate results.
Using waste products to create sustainable plastics
How fossil fuel waste can create new plastics.
Uncovering details about exoplanets.
The University of Arizona-backed James Webb Space Telescope has opened new insight about planets outside our solar system.
Finding twists in tree ring research.
Each ring on a tree stump can mark a complete cycle of the seasons, dating back thousands of years.
Revealing surprises about black holes.
Scientists began developing theories about black holes more than a hundred years ago.
