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    <description><![CDATA[Arizona water researchers came out with a major study on boosting groundwater supplies. University of Arizona environmental sciences professor Neha Gupta contributed to the report and discusses its impact on the state’s water future.

Neha Gupta spoke with Erika Hamden, astrophysics professor at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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Neha Gupta spoke with Erika Hamden, astrophysics professor at the University of Arizona.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[Scientists are researching the smallest tools for advanced electronics. University of Arizona Materials Science professor Zafer Mutlu works with objects too small to be seen with the naked eye or even standardized microscopes. He describes how nano technology can make electronics stronger under extreme conditions. Zafer Mutlu spoke with Erika Hamden, professor of astrophysics at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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    <title>Investigating a new link toward longevity</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A drug called Rapamycin impacts the immune system to help organ transplant patients accept foreign tissue. University of Arizona pharmacy professor Bonnie LaFleur says researchers have discovered it can also be useful as an anti-aging drug. Bonnie LaFleur spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Radio astronomers search the sky for sources sending out invisible light, including black holes and exploding stars. University of Arizona researcher Kate Alexander investigates locations known to emit radio light, and links her findings with other types of light on the electromagnetic spectrum. Kate Alexander spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Plant scientists are discovering the original variant of popular crops might bring a higher quality of produce. University of Arizona professor Alonso Favela explains why returning to the past could be necessary for advancing sustainable agriculture. Alonso Favela spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Evidence found in tree rings has uncovered massive mudflows that shaped the Pacific Northwest 500 years ago. University of Arizona researcher Bryan Black discusses how seismic activity that rocked Mount Rainier in the 16th century turned the landscape into what we see today. Bryan Black spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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    <title>Exploring exoplanets with the Pandora Space Telescope</title>
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    <title>Exploring an ancient fossil mystery in South America</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Scientists have spent decades studying whale fossils found on land near the Chile's Pacific coast. University of Arizona Geosciences professor Barbara Carrapa discusses how volcanic activity in the Andes Mountains actually led to the demise of the whales seven million years ago. Barbara Carrapa spoke with Erika Hamden, professor of Astrophysics at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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    <title>Looking at the connection between evolution and aging</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Evolution plays a role in why some species have more longevity than others. University of Arizona molecular scientist George Sutphin discusses how the process of aging produces what is naturally best for animals ranging from sharks to humans.George Sutphin spoke with Erika Hamden, astrophysicist at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <title>The next steps in studying childhood asthma</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A common antibiotic designed to help kids with breathing problems isn't performing as expected. University of Arizona pediatrics professor Fernando Martinez discusses why certain medications are not effective for treating asthma, and could lead to increased hospital stays instead. Fernando Martinez spoke to Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <title>Studying this year&#x27;s monsoon</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Some parts of southern Arizona have received higher-than-usual rainfall this summer. National Weather Service forecaster Julia Tetrault discusses what is making the monsoon more active than previous years, and why the conditions are just right for rain in southern Arizona. Julia Tetrault spoke with Erika Hamden, astrophysicist at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Some parts of southern Arizona have received higher-than-usual rainfall this…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>The hidden value of protecting endangered species</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Scientists have discovered when one plant or animal faces extinction, the whole ecosystem is threatened. Michael Robinson with the Center for Biological Diversity talks about protecting the Mexican gray wolf in southern Arizona, and how it is crucial to wildlife patterns across the region. Michael Robinson spoke with Erika Hamden, Astrophysics professor at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <title>Discovering what makes plants drought resistant</title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Scientists have discovered certain plants get a head start on survival in…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[A new space telescope called PUFFINS will soon be viewing faraway stars through interstellar dust. University of Arizona astronomer Ramya Anche talks about solving the mysteries of polarization and stellar evolution using tools found only in outer space. Ramya Anche spoke with Erika Hamden, astrophysicist at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Warnings about hurricanes and tornadoes help save lives, but researchers are beginning to study how alerts about extremely hot and cold weather can make a difference, too. University of Arizona economics professor Derek Lemoine discusses the connection between better weather forecasts and mortality rates. Derek Lemoine spoke with University of Arizona astrophysics professor Erika Hamden.]]></description>
    
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    <title>Firefighters focus on their health in a study about forever chemicals</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Ongoing research into the forever chemicals known as PFAS is putting an emphasis on the health risks firefighters face. University of Arizona public health professor Melissa Furlong discusses her studies regarding firefighters and their exposure to cancer-causing PFAS chemicals. Melissa Furlong spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ongoing research into the forever chemicals known as PFAS is putting an…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Investigating similarities in how dogs and people age</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Scientists are discovering more facts about how dogs age and what humans can learn from them. University of Arizona veterinary researcher Evan MacLean discusses the similarities between dogs and people when it comes to cognitive decline in their twilight years. Evan MacLean spoke to Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <title>Facing a literal loss for words</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new study suggests we are facing a literal loss for words. University of Arizona psychology professor Mattias Mehl discusses the impact of people speaking hundreds of fewer words every day, and how devices like supermarket self-checkouts have eliminated ordinary chit-chat. Mattias Mehl spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new study suggests we are facing a literal loss for words. University of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:episode>502</itunes:episode>


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    <title>Examining the mysteries of gut health</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[If you feel "butterflies in your stomach" during times of anxiety, it is likely your brain communicating with your gut. University of Arizona physiologist Maya Kaelberer discusses how the gut connects with the nervous system and impacts our behavior. Maya Kaelberer spoke with Erika Hamden, professor of Astrophysics at the University of Arizona.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <author>newsroom@azpm.org (Tony Perkins)</author>
    <itunes:title>Examining the mysteries of gut health</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you feel "butterflies in your stomach" during times of anxiety, it is likely…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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