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Mars Navigator Joins UA to Launch Space Research Initiative

Jan. 11, 2016  |  Jill Goetz
Moriba Jah will spearhead efforts in space object behavioral sciences, part of the Defense and Security Research Institute.
Keeping Track of Objects in Space >>
Russell Witte is studying how ultrasound, commonly used for fetal imaging, can be used to capture high-resolution images of brain activity.

UA Researchers Developing Brain-Mapping Technology

Dec. 16, 2015  |  Jill Goetz
Biomedical engineer Russell Witte is leading a $1.15 million NIH project to create a new type of imaging with the potential to advance understanding of brain function and improve diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
Brain-Mapping Tech >>

'Star Wars' Science: Risk Analysis Gone Wrong

Dec. 15, 2015  |  Emily Litvack
UA space systems engineer Roberto Furfaro examines the Death Star and points out the key design flaws that spelled the fictional spacecraft's doom.
Death Star Flaws >>

How Could BB-8 Work?

Dec. 4, 2015  |  Emily Litvack
UA College of Engineering robotics expert and “Star Wars” fan Wolfgang Fink analyzes the design of astromech droid BB-8.
BB-8 a Major Upgrade >>

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