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'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 >>

New WEST Center to Address Water Issues

Nov. 24, 2015  |  UA Research, Discovery and Innovation
The $5.5 million facility, built by Pima County, will bring together industry, government and academia for the development of new technologies.
Facility to Tackle Water Scarcity >>
Doctors perform brain surgery at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson.

New Microscopy Technology May Help Surgeons Save More Lives

Nov. 12, 2015  |  Jill Goetz
Biomedical engineers and neurosurgeons at the University of Arizona develop augmented microscopy technology to help surgeons operate with greater precision and reduced risk of harming patients.
'Google' Map for Surgery >>

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