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How the UA Guided Men to the Moon
A UA team imaged and mapped the surface of the moon, which allowed them and NASA to understand the moon’s geology and choose landing sites for future robotic and Apollo missions.
People with ALS May Benefit From More Glucose
A new study led by scientists at the UA has uncovered a potential new way to treat patients with ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.
These Neurons Affect How Much You Do, or Don't, Want to Eat
UA researchers have identified a network of neurons that coordinate with other brain regions to influence eating behaviors, which could help with appetite loss or overeating.
Mining Safety, Health Focus of $1.7M Grant
Researchers at the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will study alternatives to diesel fuel, commonly used to power equipment in underground mines, to reduce cancer and respiratory disease in miners.
Late Start to Monsoon Season? Maybe Not.
While many forecasters are predicting this year's monsoon storms will appear later than usual, UA climatologists say the start of the 2019 monsoon season is still up in the air.
Groundwater Pumping Has Significantly Reduced U.S. Stream Flows
A new study led by a UA hydrologist is the first to examine the impact of large-scale groundwater pumping that began in the U.S. in the 1950s on surface waters.
Ion Beams and Atom Smashers: Secrets of Moon Rocks
Thanks to new technological tools, moon samples collected by the Apollo astronauts a half-century ago hold answers to questions that weren't even on scientists' minds at the time.
UA Leads the Way in Intelligence and Information Operations
Students will soon be able to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in intelligence and information operations at the UA, thanks to a $1.5 million grant.
Startup Seeks to Control Dust in a Dry World
Using technology developed at the UA, startup Clean Earth Tech plans to provide a novel solution to a common problem in arid climates – air pollution caused by dry air and blowing dust.
