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From student advocate to campus leader, Francis-Begay continues to serve Native American students

May 5, 2020

Karen Francis-Begay is personally fulfilling the ultimate hope she has for the Native American students she serves – finding success in a career that is meaningful while contributing to her community.

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Decoding the Skies: The Impact of Water Vapor on Afternoon Rainfall

May 5, 2020

The role of incoming water vapor in rainfall has been a complex area of study, but new research shows water vapor is a vital piece of the puzzle.

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Bee Afraid ... 'Murder Hornets' are Here

May 4, 2020

Two UArizona entomologists share what to expect with the arrival of the "murder hornet" in the U.S. and the potential risks to American bees.

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Geoscientists Help Map the Pandemic

May 1, 2020

Data visualization and mapping are valuable tools in the fight against COVID-19. Geoscientists can help healthcare workers and shape public policy.

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‘We Need to Hear These Poor Trees Scream’: Unchecked Global Warming Means Big Trouble for Forests

April 25, 2020

New studies show drought and heat waves will cause massive die-offs, killing most trees alive today.

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Border wall threatens sweeping variety of wildlife, federal officials say

April 25, 2020

When the federal government finishes building nearly 240 miles of new border wall across much of Southern Arizona, damaging impacts on a wide range of mammals, birds, fish and insects are expected, say environmentalists, researchers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials.

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Epidemiologist: no indication warmer weather will deter COVID-19 cases

April 24, 2020

 

A discussion with University of Arizona epidemiologist Michael Worobey.

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A new vision for farming: Chickens, sheep, and ... solar panels

April 23, 2020

Agriculture and the solar power industry have at times been at odds, competing for the landscape. But some farmers and developers are finding that the two can be complementary.

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Redirecting the river: Researchers, officials plan sediment removal for the Santa Cruz

April 23, 2020

Just under a year ago, Tucson Water launched the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project, an undertaking that brought much fanfare when city officials opened the valve to provide year-round water flow to a dried-up section of the river at the base of A Mountain.

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On this Earth Day, let’s think about agriculture

April 22, 2020

Farmers and ranchers hold the key to carbon storage.

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