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Collecting Light Part 5: Tomorrow, We See Farther

Series wrap looks at ambitious future astronomy projects and finds stargazers professional and amateur still looking upward in wonder
The 6.5-meter mirror at the MMT Observatory.

Collecting Light Part 3: The Age Of The Giant Telescope

Advancing astronomy through ever larger mirrors and telescopes
The Pluto Discovery Telescope was built in 1928 to look for "Planet X," later known as Pluto.

Collecting Light Part 2: A Century of Stargazing

A look at the colorful history and characters that made astronomy big in Arizona

AZ Week: Big Wildfire Year Predicted

Ongoing drought means 'we’re flammable now,' official says
The Biosphere 2 Model City research facility in Oracle, Arizona: Saturday, April 21, 2012. Members of the Tucson Electric Vehicle Association, TEVA2, visit with Biosphere 2 staff and officials from GoE3, an Arizona-based company that has promised to deploy 500 of their modular quick chargers across US highways over the next 18 to 30 months. Two Nissan Leafs and a Tesla Roadster is also shown.

Electric Cars

A closer look at Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and the current controversy over which will become the industry standard.

Tree Rings Tell Ancient Tales

Dendrochronologists interpret environmental data from tree rings in a hidden UA lab

Biosciences Growing Quickly in AZ

Synthetic heart research leading scientific advancements, new research
Flagstaff's Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered in 1930.

New Telescope for Lowell Observatory

July unveiling ceremony in Happy Jack
A preview of the documentary detailing the Navajo population's struggle for water.

Preview: Seeking Water from the Sun

Arizona Illustrated offers a glimpse of the AZPM documentary premiering April 22
Reid Park Zoo Area Supervisor Sue Tygielski walks on the main part of the exhibit while Sundzu and his mother Samba walk around the training area.

Pachyderms Pack Into Reid Park Zoo

New $9.7 million dollar elephant exhibit opens Wednesday

Record-Breaking Paper Plane Soars for Six Seconds

After initial setback, world's biggest paper airplane flies

What's the Buzz? Backyard Beekeeping

Tucsonans see their honeymakers getting active with spring's arrival
Wild burros awaiting adoption.

Wild Burro Adoption Set For Next Month

Wildlife officials to gather animals, prepare them for private adoption
Tucson Festival of Books, 2012

Tucson Festival of Books Wraps Up at UA

4th annual draws thousands to meet authors, browse books, celebrate reading

UA Club Helps With Campus Sustainability

Solar Cats was created to put solar panels on a UA dorm
Winter wonder desert style: an abundance of wildflowers on the bloom. Here, golden poppies.

Desert Splendor: Winter Wildflowers in Abundance

December rains, January warmth mean season arriving early and expected to be good

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