Science and Technology

Stopping Germs From Ganging Up on Humans | November 20, 2008
Evolutionary theory points to a new approach to combat drug resistance in disease-causing organisms and in cancer, according to new research by UA evolutionary biologist John W. Pepper. | Health | Science and Technology
New Book Says Life May Exist at Europa's Surface | November 19, 2008
Richard Greenberg's new book offers insights on search for life and "big science" from space missions. | Science and Technology
Can an Ant Be Employee-of-the-Month? | November 18, 2008
Ants specializing on one job such as snatching food from a picnic are no more efficient then "Jane-of-all-trade" ants, according to new research by Anna Dornhaus of the UA. | Science and Technology
New Arizona Institute on Sustainability and Mineral Resources | November 18, 2008
The partnership among the UA, Science Foundation Arizona and several mining industry partners position the state to become a world leader in mineral resource development. | Business and Law | Science and Technology
Gamma-Ray Evidence Suggests Ancient Mars Had Oceans | November 17, 2008
Scientists report new evidence for the controversial idea that about a third of Mars was covered by an ancient ocean. | Science and Technology
UA Wins Governor's Award for Innovation for Phoenix Mars Mission | November 14, 2008
The Governor's Award for Innovation goes to UA for the Phoenix Mars Mission for a second consecutive year. | General News | Science and Technology
Planetary Astronomer Michael Brown to Give Aaronson Memorial Lecture | November 14, 2008
Brown titled his talk, "How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming" | Science and Technology
Phoenix Mars Lander Wins Award From Popular Science | November 14, 2008
Phoenix lander is recognized as "Best of What's New" in aviation and space category. | Science and Technology
Science and Society Fellows To Talk on Climate, Declining Species, Pollution | November 13, 2008
Fellows will highlight work on major issues in ecology and environment.    | General News | Science and Technology | Teaching and Students
New Homo Erectus Fossil Overturns Prior Thinking About Human Brain Evolution | November 13, 2008
UA geoscientists were part of the team that discovered and interpreted fossil. | General News | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
Jeffrey Goldberg Named Interim Dean of UA College of Engineering | November 13, 2008
Jeffrey Goldberg, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Engineering, has been named interim dean of the college. | Campus News | General News | Science and Technology
UA Researchers Studying Little-Known Genetic Sequences | November 12, 2008
BIO5 researchers at the UA are looking at the role small RNA molecules play in regulating plant growth. | Science and Technology
Cassini's Infrared Camera Sees Saturn's Strange Aurora | November 12, 2008
UA's infrared camera on Cassini has been taking images of Saturn's aurora that is unlike any yet seen in the solar system. | Science and Technology
Phoenix Lander Finishes Successful Work on Red Planet | November 10, 2008
Phoenix has delivered a trove of data that scientists will study for years to come. | Science and Technology
Research Conferences Pick UA Undergraduate Researchers | November 10, 2008
Traditionally, it has not been common for undergraduate students to present their work at conferences that draw international researchers, but a number of UA students are doing just that. | Science and Technology | Teaching and Students
The Age of Biology is Here | November 7, 2008
Hundreds of high school students and their parents will fill UA laboratories as part of a program design to boost interest in biology-related fields. | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
Wanted: A Viable Arizona Biofuel Crop | November 5, 2008
Sweet sorghum, algae and cellulosic ethanol show promise as possible biofuel solutions to help meet the country's transportation needs. | Business and Law | Science and Technology
Next Science Café Nothing to Lose Sleep Over | November 5, 2008
UA researcher Richard Bootzin shares the latest advances on how to get a good night's sleep during the next Science Café on Nov. 11. | General News | Science and Technology
UA Showcases Phoenix Mars Images at Ward 6 Midtown Office | November 4, 2008
Phoenix Mission principal investigator Peter Smith will speak at exhibit opening Nov. 6. | Arts and Humanities | Science and Technology
Art and Science Converge in State Museum Exhibit | November 3, 2008
A new Arizona State Museum exhibition showcases scientific research through the eyes of an artist.  | Arts and Humanities | Science and Technology
Researchers Hearing Daily From Weakening Phoenix Mars Lander | November 3, 2008
Phoenix is running out of power each afternoon or evening but reawakening after its solar arrays catch morning sunlight. | Science and Technology
Weather Hampers Phoenix on Mars | October 30, 2008
The Phoenix Mars Lander entered safe mode late Tuesday in response to a low-power fault brought on by deteriorating weather conditions. | Science and Technology
Study Finds Silver Lining for Maligned Saltcedars | October 29, 2008
New UA research shows that the oft-reviled saltcedar is actually beneficial in stabilizing river habitats in the Southwest. | Science and Technology
Spooktacular Science at Flandrau for Halloween | October 28, 2008
Flandrau: The UA Science Center opens its doors for give nights of safe and fun Halloween-themed activities. | Arts and Humanities | Science and Technology
NASA-Enhanced Dust Storm Predictions To Aid Health Community | October 28, 2008
UA atmospheric researchers and students report that NASA satellite data can improve forecasts of dust storms in the American Southwest in ways that benefit public health managers. | Science and Technology
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