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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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Soon-to-be doctors celebrate milestone at U of A Match Day

On Match Day, fourth-year medical students at the U of A College of Medicine – Tucson and College of Medicine – Phoenix found out where they will do their residencies in their chosen specialties.

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