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Arizona Science explores the latest scientific research and technological innovations taking place in Southern Arizona and at the University of Arizona.
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Episode 411: Introducing artificial intelligence to resolve issues in agriculture
Artificial intelligence is being put to work solving the challenge of feeding the planet. University of Arizona professor Murat Kucira talks about how advanced computing can help deal with issues like farming efficiency and the impact of climate change due to global warming.
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Episode 410: 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.
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Episode 409: The Geometry of Sound
Researchers say people perceive sound based on where they are when they hear it.
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Episode 408: 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.
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Episode 407: 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. University of Arizona astronomy professor Chris Walker explains how he and his team are mapping the Milky Way with a balloon-mounted telescope above Antarctica.
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Episode 406: Investigating coral reefs for signs of climate change
Researchers are looking at chemistry in sea water that affects coral reefs. University of Arizona Geosciences professor Diane Thompson talks about how events recorded in corals can help investigate climate change.