411 episodes

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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Arizona Science explores the latest scientific research and technological innovations taking place in Southern Arizona and at the University of Arizona.

    Episode 412: Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age

    Episode 412: Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age

    Our cognitive abilities change as we grow older.

    • 5 min
    Episode 411: Introducing artificial intelligence to resolve issues in agriculture

    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.

    • 5 min
    Episode 410: Researching Asthma in Traditional Rural Communities

    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.

    • 5 min
    Episode 409: The Geometry of Sound

    Episode 409: The Geometry of Sound

    Researchers say people perceive sound based on where they are when they hear it.

    • 5 min
    Episode 408: Measuring how our mood moves the markets

    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.

    • 5 min
    Episode 407: Exploring space with balloon-borne telescopes

    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.

    • 5 min

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