University of Arizona in the News

Science Daily Oct. 28, 2009
Robot Armada Might Scale New Worlds

Wolfgang Fink and his colleagues are developing robotic technology that may one day result in robots being able to explore the lakes and mountains of Saturn's moon, Titan. Fink recently joined the UA from Caltech.
National Geographic Oct. 28, 2009
SPACE PHOTOS THIS WEEK: Blue Blob, San Juan Fire, More

A photograph taken by the UA's HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal sand dunes around an impact crater.
The Daily Courier Oct. 27, 2009
El Niño Hurt Before But Could Help Later

UA climatologists contributed to a report explaining how El Niño stiffled the monsoon rains this year, and how it may lead to higher than normal precipitation in Arizona during the coming winter. 
Arizona Daily Star Oct. 27, 2009
Justices Vie, with Humor

Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer, both U.S. Supreme Court justices, spoke about interpreting the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights during an event held Monday that the UA's James E. Rogers College of Law hosted. 
Chicago Tribune Oct. 27, 2009
10 Cheap Ways to Avoid the Doctor

Dr. Rubin Naiman, a clinical assistant professor at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine located at the UA, emphasizes that sleep is a huge factor in promoting health. Naiman noted that this is particularly true during the flu season.
Arizona Republic Oct. 25, 2009
UA Looks to Improve in Off Week

The Wildcats continue to garner national attention in the polls, but Head Coach Mike Stoops cautions there is room for improvement in a season that is still far from over. The Cats have a bye this weekend and host Washington State on Nov. 7.
Arizona Republic Oct. 25, 2009
Water-demanding Farms Looked at as Resources Vanish

Gary Paul Nabhan, an agronomist with the UA Southwest Center, and water law expert Robert Glennon from the Rogers College of Law offer insights on the fate of agriculture in the state as the population continues to grow.
National Public Radio Oct. 23, 2009
Using Trees To Curb Climate Change Not So Simple

Scientists are suggesting that growing existing and planting new forests can help reduce the effects of climate change. Adding to the discussion, UA scientist David Breshears points to drought as another key issue to consider.
Discovery Channel Oct. 23, 2009
A 200,000-Year-Old Cut of Meat

New archaeological evidence shows that people living at a Paleolithic cave site in Israel between 400,000 and 250,000 years ago were successful big-game hunters who shared meat differently in earlier and later times.  
KPHO-TV Oct. 23, 2009
UA Economist and Others Weigh in on Recovery

As the U.S. looks for signs of economic recovery, Arizona economists provide their forecast on a timeline for the state to begin showing economic gains.