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  3. Newly Discovered 'kiss and Capture' Mechanism Explains The Formation of Pluto and Its Largest Moon

Newly discovered 'kiss and capture' mechanism explains the formation of Pluto and its largest moon

Jan. 6, 2025
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Arabic Special Programs secures $5.9M in federal funding

The University of Arizona is one of the nation’s leading providers of Arabic studies. Sonia Shiri, director of Arabic Special Programs and professor of applied linguistics (MENAS), and her team have secured three new multi-year federal grants for a total of $5.9M.

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U of A Imaging Technology Laboratory unveils a new vision in infrared innovation

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Breaking speed barriers for stronger defense and industry growth

A U of A effort to make hypersonic vehicles faster and more affordable is getting $3.1 million from the U.S. Army. The project will bring the Army closer to deploying Mach-X vehicles.

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