Arizona Science Desk
The highly-anticipated water policy proposals from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey are expected to tackle "excess water," an important part of Arizona's water portfolio.
Jan. 17, 2018
Arizona is one of five states driving nationwide demand for air filtration in cars.
Jan. 16, 2018
The World Health Organization has called antibiotic resistance “a global crisis we can’t ignore." Now, research on honeybees could offer clues as to how it spreads.
Jan. 16, 2018
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer recently announced it would no longer fund research into treatments for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
Jan. 15, 2018
A University of Arizona-run camera orbiting Mars has detected ice a few meters under the planet's surface. That bodes well for future human exploration.
Jan. 15, 2018
More than 11,000 lab confirmed flu cases have been reported in Arizona.
Jan. 15, 2018
"Fencing response" may help non-medical professionals diagnose concussions.
Jan. 13, 2018
Two-thirds of the world's population are expected to live in cities by 2050, and that's driving a need for urban agriculture.
Jan. 12, 2018
“LED is the technology of the future. I think we’ll see cities switch because the savings are so big," said David Beard, Glendale city engineer. "It’s about a 60 percent savings in electric consumption.”
Jan. 10, 2018
Just weeks after the largest wildfire in California history, the area is now dealing with rain which has made the ground susceptible to mudslides and flooding in the Montecito area.
Jan. 10, 2018
University of Arizona startup GUIA is testing a mining communication and sensor platform to help save lives.
Jan. 10, 2018
Hospitals nationwide are experiencing a shortage of intravenous bags, or IV bags. This comes as the number of flu cases are accelerating. Another casualty of the increase in flu cases is the shortage of Tamiflu, the antiviral medication that treats the flu.
Jan. 9, 2018
Water fights are nothing new in the Western U.S. Arizona and California battled for decades, and, though there’s more cooperation now, states that use Colorado River water are attempting to plan to make sure there’s enough for the short and long-term futures.
Jan. 9, 2018
“You don’t need to have light that isn’t shielded,” said Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association co-chair Joe Bill.” It really basically obscures the sky so you can’t see the stars that some of us enjoyed growing up.”
Jan. 9, 2018
The Consumer Electronics Show opened Tuesday in Las Vegas with fully automated cars vying for attention.
Jan. 9, 2018
The oceans need oxygen to maintain a healthy ecosystem. But as the planet warms, dead zones are springing up and creating areas where marine life cannot survive
Jan. 8, 2018
The U.S. Air Force plans to put lasers on its F-15 fighter jets and is working with Lockheed Martin to do it.
Jan. 5, 2018
Opioid abuse and addiction dominate the headlines these days. But these concerns obscure a larger story about the treatment of chronic pain in America.
Jan. 5, 2018
The Trump administration walked back a hands-off policy to marijuana laws that until now allowed states like Arizona to license it for medical use.
Jan. 5, 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported one person died and five people were hospitalized after eating contaminated romaine lettuce in North America.
Jan. 4, 2018
