The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization to be distributed and used for people ages 18 and above this past Saturday, Feb. 27. This comes the day after an independent advisory committee to the FDA voted to endorse the vaccine. Read more
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Researchers have tested a personalized cancer therapy and the results are promising. Read more
It comes as no surprise that the science, technology, engineering and mathematics industry largely remains a boys club. Read more
Teachers in Industry is a UA-partnered program that aims to educate teachers and increase their retention rates in science, technology, engineering and math classrooms. Read more
The UA Grad Slam, an opportunity for graduate students to present their research in three minutes or less for the chance to win $3,000, began preliminary rounds on Monday in the Student Union Memorial Center Kiva Room. Read more
At the Science City at the Tucson Festival of Books, the science of everyday life and the science of tomorrow are only a few booths away. Read more
It’s the only pollution that we see every day but never think about. Light pollution may sound like an issue only astronomers care about, but it has been linked to negative effects on our health, ecosystems and climate. Read more
It’s 5:47 a.m. Students are sprawled out in the Science-Engineering Library, passed out. Read more
On Feb. 19, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released its scientific report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Agriculture. Read more
The Science-Engineering Library will be shut down for the first time ever this weekend in order to host Hack Arizona, the largest hackathon in the Southwest. Read more
Ever wonder what it feels like to be James Bond and navigate your way through a web of lasers? Read more
UA scientists Rod Wing and Doug Taren will host an informal discussion on genetically modified organisms and food security to address concerns on health and livelihood today at Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Read more
While the Tucson Festival of Books isn’t until spring break, that doesn’t mean you can’t begin reading now. Here is a list of a couple of quality books that have already been released, as well as some to keep your eyes out for in the future. Read more
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