Arizona Illustrated - Science and Nature

Mosquito Birth Control

Mar 25, 2019 A team of scientists at the University of Arizona have discovered a way to prevent mosquitos from hatching.

Capturing Carbon

Jan 21, 2019 A viable solution to the growing and increasingly dangerous amount of carbon in our atmosphere.

Drawn to Science

Oct 8, 2018 Tucson scientist and artist Nathalie Aall has combined two of her favorite interests into an unusual career.

Rock Shop

Jul 20, 2018 Tucson hosts the world’s largest gem and mineral show in February, but one store on the westside that keeps the tradition going 365 days a year.

Racing the Sun

Sep 8, 2017 More than 100 students from 12 schools take part in a annual solar-powered go-kart race sponsored by the University of Arizona's Tech Parks Arizona.

A Universe of Images

Apr 27, 2017 Southern Arizona is home to some of the best-known astrophotographers, and part of the reason is the local effort to keep skies darker than many other metropolitan areas.

Astrophotographer: Adam Block

Apr 24, 2017 Southern Arizona is home to some of the best-known astrophotographers, in part due to the local effort to keep skies darker than many other metropolitan areas.

Around Oracle

Mar 16, 2017 Oracle is a small community north of Tucson that is full of history and character even though many people in other parts of Arizona haven’t taken the time to visit.

Ancient Watering Renewed

Aug 25, 2016 Using ancient watering practices in modern agriculture.

OSIRIS REx: Countdown to Launch

May 27, 2016 The OSIRIS REx mission, designed to bring back that sample, just passed a major milestone in its journey.

Drosophila Melanogaster

May 5, 2016 Stephan Dong works as an undergraduate research assistant at the Zinsmaier Neurogenetics Lab where they use Drosophila Melanogaster as a model organism, aka fruits flies, to study the brain and neurodegenerative disease.

A Tale of Two Docs

May 5, 2016 When a University of Arizona junior and veteran of the War in Afghanistan interviews a surgeon for a science journalism class, he finds an unexpected connection.

The Making of the College of Science Lecture Series

Jan 28, 2016 The UA College of Science lecture series is in its 11th year. We take a behind-the-scenes look at how this successful series comes together.

The Art and Science of Earth and Mars

Nov 23, 2015 Earth and Mars were formed at the same time, 3.5 to 4 billion years ago. Yet cosmic forces left one wet and lush and the other dry and barren.

From Lab to Market

Oct 16, 2015 Commercializing university discoveries is required of institutions receiving federal funding for research projects.

The Secrets Of Successful Aging

Aug 24, 2015 101-year-old Irving Olson is an active and accomplished photographer, a quick wit—and exactly the kind of older person researchers want to study to learn the secrets of aging well.

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