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Arizona Science

Arizona Science

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From astronomy to cancer research and beyond, explore the latest scientific and technological innovations taking place in Arizona.©2025 AZPM Nature & Ecology Science
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  • Examining the mysteries of gut health

    Examining the mysteries of gut health
    May 15 2026
    If you feel "butterflies in your stomach" during times of anxiety, it is likely your brain communicating with your gut. University of Arizona physiologist Maya Kaelberer discusses how the gut connects with the nervous system and impacts our behavior. Maya Kaelberer spoke with Erika Hamden, professor of Astrophysics at the University of Arizona.
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    11 mins
  • Privately funded space exploration planned for Earth orbit

    Privately funded space exploration planned for Earth orbit
    May 7 2026
    The Lazuli Space Telescope is slated to be the first of its kind to be completely funded by private dollars. University of Arizona planetary scientist Ewan Douglas discusses the spacecraft designed to be larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, which was launched in 1990. Ewan Douglas spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
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    9 mins
  • Studying solar flares on faraway suns

    Studying solar flares on faraway suns
    May 1 2026
    A small Earth orbiting observatory called SPARCS (SPARKS) is surveying solar activity that might impact life on faraway planets. University of Arizona planetary scientist Travis Barman describes how data from SPARCS can increase understanding about our own solar system.
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    8 mins
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