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Astronomers Discover Massive Galaxy ‘Shipyard’ in the Distant Universe
Astronomers Discover Massive Galaxy 'Shipyard' in the Distant Universe
Astronomers have discovered a structure thought to be a "protocluster" of galaxies on its...
Changing Ocean Currents Are Driving Extreme Winter Weather
Changing Ocean Currents Are Driving Extreme Winter Weather
Slower ocean circulation as the result of climate change could intensify extreme cold weather in...
Astronomers Provide ‘Field Guide’ to Exoplanets Known as Hot Jupiters
Astronomers Provide 'Field Guide' to Exoplanets Known as Hot Jupiters
By combining Hubble Space Telescope observations with theoretical models, a team of astronomers...
Neutron star collisions are a “goldmine” of heavy elements, study finds
Most elements lighter than iron are forged in the cores of stars. A star’s white-hot center fuels the fusion of protons, squeezing them together...
UArizona Astronomers to Help NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Peer into Space’s Past
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UArizona Astronomers to Help NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Peer into Space's Past
Following a brief ocean voyage,...
Life on LEO: Plants to be Added to the Landscape Evolution Observatory at Biosphere...
Life on LEO: Plants to be Added to the Landscape Evolution Observatory at Biosphere 2
Surprisingly little is known about how rain moves...
COVID Curriculum Brings Science Home for High School Students
COVID Curriculum Brings Science Home for High School Students
New research outlines a UArizona-developed curriculum that teaches high school students about coronaviruses, genetics...
Highly Porous Rocks Responsible for Bennu’s Surprisingly Craggy Surface
Highly Porous Rocks Responsible for Bennu's Surprisingly Craggy Surface
Using data from NASA OSIRIS-REx mission, a University of Arizona-led team of scientists concluded...
New Research on Tropical Cyclone Extremes Could Aid in Disaster Planning
New Research on Tropical Cyclone Extremes Could Aid in Disaster Planning
Hurricanes and tropical storms are slowing down and dumping more water in...
UArizona Chemists Develop Flame Retardant Sulfur Plastics from Fossil Fuel Waste
UArizona Chemists Develop Flame Retardant Sulfur Plastics from Fossil Fuel Waste
The new material is flame retardant, unlike almost all other plastics on...
Engineers 3D-Print Personalized, Wireless Wearables That Never Need a Charge
Engineers 3D-Print Personalized, Wireless Wearables That Never Need a Charge
The new devices, custom made to fit individuals, could mean massive improvements in...
