https://www.azpm.org/tags/science Science en-US Copyright Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:30:40 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-09/231145-leslie-jones-is-hot-in-tucson Also on Arizona Spotlight: NPR's Allison Aubrey on her first book; and a look behind-the-scenes at Sonoran Restaurant Week. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:30:40 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-09/231145-leslie-jones-is-hot-in-tucson Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-15/230520-planetary-scientists-mark-mars-exploration-milestone NASA achieved the first successful soft-landing on the Red Planet 50 years ago July 20. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:14 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-15/230520-planetary-scientists-mark-mars-exploration-milestone Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-10/ua-professor-awarded-1-8m-to-develop-targeted-medicine-thats-mimic-red-blood-cells By replicating the internal protein network that allows cells to "bend” and “squeeze,” researchers aim to shield powerful medicines from the body’s own defense systems. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:18:17 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-10/ua-professor-awarded-1-8m-to-develop-targeted-medicine-thats-mimic-red-blood-cells https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-29/230330-seven-named-2026-university-of-arizona-fulbright-scholars The group joins more than 300 previous UA instructors and researchers to earn the prestigious award. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:32:01 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-29/230330-seven-named-2026-university-of-arizona-fulbright-scholars Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/science/2026-06-09/230088-bumblebees-have-tiny-brains-but-they-can-solve-problems-like-chimps-and-elephants New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:30:09 GMT https://www.azpm.org/science/2026-06-09/230088-bumblebees-have-tiny-brains-but-they-can-solve-problems-like-chimps-and-elephants Ari Daniel, NPR Science Desk https://www.azpm.org/science/2026-02-23/228602-newly-discovered-dinosaur-species-was-a-fish-eater-with-a-huge-horn The semi-aquatic dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered by an international team of scientists working in Niger. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:48:49 GMT https://www.azpm.org/science/2026-02-23/228602-newly-discovered-dinosaur-species-was-a-fish-eater-with-a-huge-horn Rebecca Hersher, NPR Climate Desk https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-28/228167-university-of-arizona-free-lecture-series-focuses-on-visions-of-the-future Presenters from the College of Science will showcase their research on aging, aritificial intelligence, and more. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:15:46 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-28/228167-university-of-arizona-free-lecture-series-focuses-on-visions-of-the-future Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/science/2026-01-23/228112-study-shows-how-earthquake-monitors-can-track-space-junk-through-sonic-booms Scientists reported Thursday that they collected seismic readings from the sonic booms generated when a discarded module from a Chinese crew capsule reentered in 2024. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:14:00 GMT https://www.azpm.org/science/2026-01-23/228112-study-shows-how-earthquake-monitors-can-track-space-junk-through-sonic-booms Associated Press https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-12-12/227635-flandrau-planetarium-and-science-center-celebrates-50-years-of-curiosity The building now hosts exhibits ranging from space satellites to great white sharks. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:17:16 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-12-12/227635-flandrau-planetarium-and-science-center-celebrates-50-years-of-curiosity Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-12-09/227578-native-trees-are-dying-or-struggling-from-a-lack-of-precipitation-in-the-region Experts say wild flora and fauna are trying to cope with the abnormally dry weather. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:56:45 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-12-09/227578-native-trees-are-dying-or-struggling-from-a-lack-of-precipitation-in-the-region Tony Paniagua