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

  1. 12/19/2025

    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
  2. 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
  3. Connecting indigenous communities with the science of water use

    12/05/2025

    Connecting indigenous communities with the science of water use

    Many tribal communities are using sustainable practices associated with their culture, but water access is still an issue. University of Arizona environmental professor Karletta Chief discusses how tribes are adapting to drought conditions and ensuring there's enough water for farms and homes. Karletta Chief spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph.D Regent's professor in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

    13 min
  4. Examining the science behind how we make choices

    11/18/2025

    Examining the science behind how we make choices

    The rapid influence of artificial intelligence is making choice-making behavior more important than ever. University of Arizona marketing professor Martin Reimann discusses how potential consumers who can detect AI in advertising are less likely to choose those products over others. Martin Reimann spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D. Regent's professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

    12 min
  5. Tracking drought patterns via the jet stream using tree rings

    11/10/2025

    Tracking drought patterns via the jet stream using tree rings

    Scientists are learning about the current drought in the Southwest by studying climate change in the past. University of Arizona researcher Ellie Broadman discusses drought evidence found in tree rings that show what happened in the jet stream before man-made global warming took place. Ellie Broadman spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus in Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

    10 min
  6. Using machine learning to study natural language processing

    10/31/2025

    Using machine learning to study natural language processing

    Generative artificial intelligence is emerging as a tool to look at how people learn language. University of Arizona professor Gondy Leroy discusses research into how advanced machine learning can help families diagnose autism through the way their children acquire speaking skills. Gondy Leroy spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D. Regent's professor in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

    13 min
  7. Learning from squirrels about microbial health

    10/24/2025

    Learning from squirrels about microbial health

    Squirrels are notorious for being somewhat anti-social creatures. A team of researchers is trying to understand how the animals share crucial microbes that keep them healthy. University of Arizona evolutionary biologist Lauren Petrullo discusses the behavior of squirrels that leads to microbial exchange. Lauren Petrullo spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

    16 min
  8. Investigating the imaginative part of the human brain

    10/16/2025

    Investigating the imaginative part of the human brain

    People have spent decades trying to find a way to measure the dimension of imagination. University of Arizona neuroscientist Jessica Andrews-Hanna discusses what happens in our brains when we find ourselves lost in thought, or when we develop brand new ideas. Jessica Andrews-Hanna spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph.D. Regent's professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

    14 min
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