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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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  • How the science of aging fits into preventing disease

    How the science of aging fits into preventing disease
    Jan 30 2026
    Many causes of death share the same common factor, the onset of advancing age. University of Arizona biologist George Sutphin describes how our understanding of aging could transform medicine in the future. He will be the first speaker in this year's College of Science free lecture series at Centennial Hall. George Sutphin spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus in Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
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    9 mins
  • Helping an endangered desert fish survive

    Helping an endangered desert fish survive
    Jan 26 2026
    Sonoyta Pupfish are native to southern Arizona and listed as critically endangered. University of Arizona professor Peter Reinthal designed a project that brought the fish to Biosphere 2's Desert Biome habitat and give it a head start on survival. Peter Reinthal spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
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    9 mins
  • Investigating the health of California firefighters

    Investigating the health of California firefighters
    Jan 15 2026
    Los Angeles firefighters battled the Palisades Fire in January 2025. University of Arizona environmental health researcher Melissa Furlong talks about a study looking at the challenges the firefighters are now facing, including changes in blood proteins that can lead to cancer. Melissa Furlong spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
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    11 mins
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