Science and Technology

Can an Ant Be Employee-of-the-Month?

mnjensen — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:27:04 -0700

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.

New Arizona Institute on Sustainability and Mineral Resources

cruzj — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:41:11 -0700

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.

Gamma-Ray Evidence Suggests Ancient Mars Had Oceans

lstiles — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:07:47 -0700

Scientists report new evidence for the controversial idea that about a third of Mars was covered by an ancient ocean.

UA Wins Governor's Award for Innovation for Phoenix Mars Mission

lstiles — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:11:01 -0700

The Governor's Award for Innovation goes to UA for the Phoenix Mars Mission for a second consecutive year.

Planetary Astronomer Michael Brown to Give Aaronson Memorial Lecture

lstiles — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:46:24 -0700

Brown titled his talk, "How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming"

Phoenix Mars Lander Wins Award From Popular Science

lstiles — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:50:58 -0700

Phoenix lander is recognized as "Best of What's New" in aviation and space category.

Science and Society Fellows To Talk on Climate, Declining Species, Pollution

lstiles — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:23:14 -0700

Fellows will highlight work on major issues in ecology and environment.

New Homo Erectus Fossil Overturns Prior Thinking About Human Brain Evolution

mnjensen — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:29:11 -0700

UA geoscientists were part of the team that discovered and interpreted fossil.

Jeffrey Goldberg Named Interim Dean of UA College of Engineering

jeffh — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:45:03 -0700

Jeffrey Goldberg, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Engineering, has been named interim dean of the college.

UA Researchers Studying Little-Known Genetic Sequences

jeffh — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:51:18 -0700

BIO5 researchers at the UA are looking at the role small RNA molecules play in regulating plant growth. Unlocking their secrets could prove beneficial for agriculture and industry.

Cassini's Infrared Camera Sees Saturn's Strange Aurora

lstiles — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:30:14 -0700

UA's infrared camera on Cassini has been taking images of Saturn's aurora that is unlike any yet seen in the solar system.

Phoenix Lander Finishes Successful Work on Red Planet

lstiles — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:56:35 -0700

Phoenix has delivered a trove of data that scientists will study for years to come.

Research Conferences Pick UA Undergraduate Researchers

leverett — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:11:05 -0700

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.

The Age of Biology is Here

leverett — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:53:06 -0700

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.

Wanted: A Viable Arizona Biofuel Crop

rrmcgill — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:35:30 -0700

Sweet sorghum, algae and cellulosic ethanol show promise as possible biofuel solutions to help meet the country's transportation needs.

Next Science Café Nothing to Lose Sleep Over

rrmcgill — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:24:52 -0700

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.

UA Showcases Phoenix Mars Images at Ward 6 Midtown Office

lstiles — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:05:00 -0700

Phoenix Mission principal investigator Peter Smith will speak at exhibit opening Nov. 6.

Art and Science Converge in State Museum Exhibit

rrmcgill — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:22:51 -0700

A new Arizona State Museum exhibition showcases scientific research through the eyes of an artist.

Researchers Hearing Daily From Weakening Phoenix Mars Lander

lstiles — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:02:45 -0700

Phoenix is running out of power each afternoon or evening but reawakening after its solar arrays catch morning sunlight.

Weather Hampers Phoenix on Mars

lstiles — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:56:43 -0600

The Phoenix Mars Lander entered safe mode late Tuesday in response to a low-power fault brought on by deteriorating weather conditions.

Study Finds Silver Lining for Maligned Saltcedars

jeffh — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:43:38 -0600

New UA research shows that the oft-reviled saltcedar is actually beneficial in stabilizing river habitats in the Southwest.

Spooktacular Science at Flandrau for Halloween

rrmcgill — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:39:04 -0600

Flandrau: The UA Science Center opens its doors for give nights of safe and fun Halloween-themed activities.

NASA-Enhanced Dust Storm Predictions To Aid Health Community

lstiles — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:17:22 -0600

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.

Phoenix Mars Mission Faces Survival Challenges

lstiles — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:04:43 -0600

In a race against time and the elements, Phoenix Mission engineers hope to extend the lander’s survival by gradually shutting down some of its instruments and heaters, starting today.

Biosphere 2 Polishes Off Huge Window-Washing Job

lstiles — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:24:35 -0600

The 6,500 windows over Biosphere 2's 3.14-acre living laboratory get their first cleaning in 7 years.