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From astronomy to cancer research and beyond, explore the latest scientific and technological innovations taking place in Arizona.

  1. Studying plasma and why it matters in physics

    6 DAYS AGO

    Studying plasma and why it matters in physics

    Plasma scientists investigate ionized gases and how they interact with various materials. University of Arizona mathematics professor Lise-Marie Imbert-Gerard is studying how waves of energy travel through plasma. The findings could help scientists improve nuclear fusion technology.Lise-Marie Imbert-Gerard spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D Regents professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

    8 min
  2. Why fruit flies are essential for biological research

    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.

    12 min
  3. How the science of aging fits into preventing disease

    30 JAN

    How the science of aging fits into preventing disease

    Many causes of death share the same common factor, the onset of advancing age. University of Arizona biologist George Sutphin describes how our understanding of aging could transform medicine in the future. He will be the first speaker in this year's College of Science free lecture series at Centennial Hall. George Sutphin spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus in Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

    9 min
  4. Helping an endangered desert fish survive

    26 JAN

    Helping an endangered desert fish survive

    Sonoyta Pupfish are native to southern Arizona and listed as critically endangered. University of Arizona professor Peter Reinthal designed a project that brought the fish to Biosphere 2's Desert Biome habitat and give it a head start on survival. Peter Reinthal spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

    9 min
  5. Investigating the health of California firefighters

    15 JAN

    Investigating the health of California firefighters

    Los Angeles firefighters battled the Palisades Fire in January 2025. University of Arizona environmental health researcher Melissa Furlong talks about a study looking at the challenges the firefighters are now facing, including changes in blood proteins that can lead to cancer. Melissa Furlong spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

    11 min
  6. The importance of gut health

    9 JAN

    The importance of gut health

    We often hear about feelings that come from our gut. Researchers led by University of Arizona physiologist Maya Kaelberer are working to understand how our gut and brain communicate. Their studies could lead to new strategies for addressing diet-related diseases and more. Maya Kaelberer spoke to Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D Regent's professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

    13 min
  7. Selling the importance of climate science

    19/12/2025

    Selling the importance of climate science

    The Trump administration is moving to dismantle some of the world's leading climate and weather research institutions. It's the latest result in the politicization of climate science. University of Arizona Environmental Science professor Kathy Jacobs explains how explaining climate science has turned increasingly difficult over the past several years. Kathy Jacobs spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D. Regent's professor in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

    10 min
  8. Updating the samples from asteroid Bennu

    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.

    11 min
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