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12.12.2025

Updating the samples from asteroid Bennu

Scientists from around the world have spent two years examining material brought back to Earth from the asteroid Bennu by the University of Arizona-backed Osiris REx mission. U of A planetary scientist Jess Barnes discusses some of the findings from the Bennu samples, including how one of the minerals resembles ordinary kitchen table salt. Jess Barnes spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

12.12.2025

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11 Min.
20.01.2016

The Ocean's Role in Climate: Heat and Carbon Uptake in the Anthropocene

New technologies are revolutionizing how we study and predict changes in our dynamic oceans.

20.01.2016

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5 Min.
5. Feb.

Why fruit flies are essential for biological research

Fruit flies have been crucial for researchers developing the basic principles of biology and disease. University of Arizona neuroscientist Martha Bhattacharya describes how the insects became pivotal instruments in learning about human genetics. Martha Bhattacharya spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

5. Feb.

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12 Min.
18. Juni

Investigating similarities in how dogs and people age

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.

18. Juni

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10 Min.
11. Juni

"Antiques Roadshow" producer Marsha Bemko talks about 25 years of making people's dreams come true.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An Alaskan adventure 40 years ago that transformed from an epic wilderness experience to become a humbling story of the true power of friendship.

11. Juni

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23 Min.
26. März

A decade of discovery from the orbit of Jupiter

Researchers have been studying data from NASA's Juno spacecraft since the summer of 2016. University of Arizona planetary scientist Bill Hubbard looks back on nearly a decade of discovery from the orbit of Jupiter, our solar system's biggest planet. Bill Hubbard spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

26. März

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13 Min.
23.08.2019

A look at Arizona gun laws

Recent mass shootings raised gun control legislation questions again.

23.08.2019

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27 Min.
19. Feb.

Looking at hard choices for water use in Arizona

Seven states in the Colorado River basin failed to meet a key deadline February 14 on a plan to conserve their shared water supplies. University of Arizona Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences professor Laura Condon talks about the difficult choices ahead for water management in Arizona amid the ongoing drought. Laura Condon spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D. Regents Professor Emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

19. Feb.

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12 Min.
23. Apr.

Imagining the next phase in lunar exploration

The success of NASA's Artemis II mission is leading to discussion about a long-term human presence on the lunar surface. Former Paragon Space Development CEO Grant Anderson describes the challenges involved in creating a moon habitat for future explorers. Grant Anderson spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

23. Apr.

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11 Min.
22.11.2024

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. Visitors Center Operations Manager Peter McMahon talks about what people can see and do among the largest collection of scientific research telescopes in North America.

22.11.2024

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5 Min.

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