Arizona Illustrated - Science and Nature

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.

MindCrowd

Apr 30, 2015 Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5 million people in the U.S. alone, yet it’s still poorly understood. Now a new study seeks to better understand the disease by testing healthy people—all with just the click of a mouse.

The Limits of Memory

Oct 3, 2014 Four experts--a forensic interviewer, a UA researcher, a forensic psychologist and an experienced prosecutor--weigh in on memory, how it works, how it can fail us, and what that means for our criminal justice system.

Lemmon Rock Lookout

Sep 25, 2014 As summer comes to a close, we look back at the peak fire season through the eyes of someone dedicated to protecting Arizona's forests: fire spotter Mac Tippins.

Hot and Getting Hotter

Sep 25, 2014 The 2014 National Climate Assessment states Arizona’s weather will be getting hotter and drier.

The Gene Detective's Journey

Sep 9, 2014 University of Arizona geneticist Michael Hammer takes his research in a new direction -- in search of the cause of his daughter's disorder.

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