One of the biggest mysteries of the Grand Canyon is how exactly water gets from the surface into the springs. We know the basics—it snows on the Kaibab Plateau, the snow melts into sinkholes and the water comes roaring out of springs below the North Rim. But what does the journey from the sinkholes through thousands of feet of rock look like? Researchers at NAU are mapping the area to find the answer.
A new study shows that how trees store and use radiocarbon left over from ancient solar storms can tell scientists a lot about these ancient storms and help them refine estimates of how strong future solar storms could be.
NAU biochemist Naomi Lee is piloting a text message campaign aimed at increasing HPV vaccination rates in Arizona. The campaign could help researchers and healthcare providers understand and address low vaccination rates, saving numerous lives.
Standing in front of hundreds of people might sound like a nightmare to some, but to theater students like Amaia Evans, it is a dream come true. Thanks to the Seamus P. Dever Theatre Scholarship, she can now focus on learning and look forward to the future.
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