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John is Colorblind

Witness five individuals use corrective glasses that allows them to see colors that they never detected before.

OSIRIS-REx: Sample Return

Watch the conclusion of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission as it safely returns an asteroid sample to Earth.

SPACEWATCH

Meet the scientists responsible for monitoring the night sky for hazardous asteroids and comets that might pose an impact threat to Earth.

Paragon Space Development

The Tucson-based company is currently creating the next generation of space suits for astronauts exploring the moon.

UA at Sierra Vista

The University of Arizona’s College of Applied Science & Technology (CAST) is the primary department centered at the UA extension campus in Sierra Vista, AZ.

Dogs! A Science Tail

A new exhibit at the Arizona Science Center explores the relationship between humans and dogs and what makes our connection so special.

Biofilm Discoveries

A retired professor at the University of Arizona has transformed a biofilm derived from lung tissue into multiple inventions that could solve everything from foodborne illness to the water crisis.

Arizona STEM Adventure

Discover Arizona STEM Adventure, an educational extravaganza into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Evening Under the Stars

Visit the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association’s exclusive Dark Sky site for a very special “Evening Under the Stars.”

SEMA Lab - Science Enhanced Mindful Awareness

SEMA Lab at the University of Arizona is developing tools to better understand mindfulness meditation, make mindfulness more accessible, and ultimately enhance anyone’s quest for personal happiness.

OSIRIS APEX

OSIRIS APEX is a new name for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, to accompany its new mission to explore the near-Earth asteroid Apophis.

Ketamine Therapy

Combined with psychotherapy, some studies show its success in treating a wide range of anxiety disorders.

Story of a Startup

Tucson is rapidly becoming a hub for startups, and one emerging company is CarbeniumTec.

Fighting Foodborne Illness

Sadhana Ravishankar has spent her career keeping agricultural products in Arizona safe, and was recently awarded Inventor of the Year by Tech Launch Arizona for developing natural antimicrobial washes.

Comic Book Chemistry

These comic books have turned the periodic table into a chemical playground, and are teaching elementary students college-level chemistry.

SensorLab

The SensorLab is a University of Arizona Health Sciences initiative that promotes research that relates to human physiology and behavior and emphasizes sensor-based research.

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