Arizona scientists find ‘Goldilocks’ planet

An Arizona scientist is leading a team that has gotten one step closer to finding the ingredients for life in outer space. Ian Crossfield, an astronomer at the University of Arizona, is leading a group of scientists from around the world who, last month, discovered a small planet that is in the right zone around…

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Major League Soccer kicks off

[box] 2015 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup Schedule (All kickoffs Mountain Time) Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Game #1, 5:30 p.m.: Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting Kansas City, Kino North Stadium Game #2, 6:00 p.m.: Real Salt Lake vs. New England Revolution, Kino North Grand Stand Game #3, 8:00 p.m.: Seattle Sounders FC vs. FC Tucson, Kino…

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Arizona SciTech festival blasts off

The Fourth Annual Arizona SciTech Festival is promoting science and technology through March 31 with more than 800 free events planned in 45 communities. The festival is a collection of events focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, otherwise known as STEAM. The intent is to spark children’s interest in the sciences and educate…

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Four year terms proposed for state legislators

One state senator wants to ask voters to promote more harmony at the Capitol and have more knowledgeable legislators — by lengthening the terms of those they elect. The Senate Committee on Government voted Wednesday to move forward SCR 1009, a resolution subject to voter approval to extend the terms of all Arizona legislators from…

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