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Pandora, a small satellite mission poised to provide in-depth study of at least 20 known planets orbiting distant stars to determine the composition of their atmospheres cleared an important milestone by completing the spacecraft bus, which acts as the spacecraft's "brains."

Astronomers have struggled with finding ultra-faint dwarf galaxies far enough from the Milky Way's influence, making these faintest galaxies in the cosmos difficult to study. Three newly discovered dwarf galaxies in an isolated region of space show evidence of star formation being cut short by events in the early universe.

High housing costs and ongoing financial instability make it difficult for many living in Tucson to cover basic expenses or manage unexpected emergencies, according to data collected by U of A students.

Nearly all living organisms use the same genetic code, the building blocks of life. A new study suggests conventional wisdom about how the code evolved is likely flawed.

The U of A made this year's list of the Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting. The Associated Students of the U of A launched the Bear Down & Vote campaign to encourage student voting.

The National Science Foundation awarded $3.8 million to two projects involving U of A engineers developing solutions for the semiconductor energy dilemma.

A new U of A-led study, based on archaeological remains found in Alaska, shows that people and the ancestors of today's dogs began forming close relationships as early as 12,000 years ago – about 2,000 years earlier than previously recorded in the Americas.

The Arizona Transportation Institute will unite experts from the state's three public universities to perform vital research in areas such as safety, sustainability and efficiency.

The 7 Generations American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Center of Excellence provides training and resources for behavioral health care providers.

The Mentorship and Education in Science for Tucson program sends U of A juniors and seniors to local middle and high schools to provide one-on-one math tutoring to students.