Arizona Science Desk
A camera operated by the University of Arizona spotted a Mars lander lost over a decade ago on the red planet. Now that landing has been confirmed, can anything be salvaged of the failed mission?
Jan. 20, 2015
Temperatures at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix have been known to hit 120 degrees, sometimes higher. Warmer days due climate change may affect how airplanes take off, and raise ticket prices.
Jan. 20, 2015
The University of Arizona has many labs and biological samples scattered about it’s campuses, often delaying and disorganizing samples. A new facility aims to fix that.
Jan. 12, 2015
NASA will be embarking on a unique mission this spring.
Jan. 9, 2015
When you think about just how dry Arizona, the rest of the Southwest and California have been for more than a decade, does it seem possible that it’s being caused by unusually strong winds?
Jan. 8, 2015
Part of the Navajo Generating Station in northern Arizona will soon be shutting down to comply with EPA standards. While this upset some, the EPA insists climate action is in the hands of the community.
Jan. 7, 2015
Gas prices continue to fall around the state, with some stations below $1.90. However, don’t expect fuel efficiency standards to fall as well.
Jan. 7, 2015
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It’s shaping up to be a rough flu season. The sounds of coughing and sneezing are starting to become commonplace in the Valley, but according to health officials, the worse is yet to come.
Jan. 6, 2015
The earth will reach the closest point to the sun for the year Saturday night.
Jan. 3, 2015
Phoenix is known as an oasis in the desert, but can it become a city in a forest? There are some big local organizations and a big game that are trying to make that happen.
Dec. 29, 2014
The Arizona Department of Transportation has updated its list of vehicles eligible for the “Clean Air Blue Skies” license plates. While some vehicles have been added, many common ones have been removed.
Dec. 23, 2014
Lake Havasu is a popular tourist destination, but large plumes of Algae have raised concern for the lake, and it may not be the only thing to worry about in the water.
Dec. 22, 2014
The University of Arizona is partnering with ten other institutions to build the world’s largest telescope. Now, the founder of a Scottsdale based company is giving the project a sizable boost.
Dec. 16, 2014
U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz was in the Valley this week, talking about STEM education. KJZZ’s Science and Innovation Correspondent Andrew Bernier spoke with him about Arizona’s Energy future.
Dec. 12, 2014
Gas prices are as low as they’ve been in years. But alternative fuel sources, which typically drop off when gas is cheaper, still play a role in getting around the Valley and officials support some of those alternative fuel sources more than they do others.
Dec. 10, 2014
A popular after-school activity is now being recognized as a sport in Arizona. While students may not break a sweat, state and national competitions can be fierce, if there is money to support it.
Dec. 2, 2014
While running a few seconds faster may not make a big difference over short distances, it may mean life or death in combat situations. Borrowing from familiar technology, a new ASU project may make that speed boost a reality for those who need it.
Dec. 1, 2014
Scientists at the University of Arizona are learning from the problems of the Philae probe that landed on a comet earlier this month.
Nov. 29, 2014
An individual was transported to the Maricopa Integrated Health System for Ebola testing on Friday morning and test results are negative from Ebola, according to a statement by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
Nov. 28, 2014
A small team of professionals and students is taking on an ambitious project. They are constructing a large-scale model of the Earth in a remote part of Arizona. Local and international support is helping to make it a reality.
Nov. 20, 2014
