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Two researchers wearing bunny suits are seen working on a lab bench with optical equipment

March 3, 2026

U of A to build instruments for new space telescope

A team at Steward Observatory was awarded a contract to develop a coronagraph and a wide-field camera for the Lazuli Space Telescope part of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System.

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Staff members seated at desks look at space images on a large screen

U of A takes leading operations role in NASA mission

The University of Arizona is mission control for the Pandora mission, which will help scientists study exoplanets and their stars.

Image of Professor Katherine Morrissey and her History 102 class collaborating with the AAMSAZ.

Undergraduate research informs local African American historical exhibits

One U of A history course partnered with the African American Museum of Southern Arizona, allowing undergraduate research to directly shape museum exhibits focused on African American history, culture and community in the region.

Linda Bixby addresses audience at Arizona Photonics Days

Optics, industry and discovery converge at Arizona Photonics Days

More than 150 researchers, government representatives, community leaders and industry professionals working across the optics and photonics ecosystem traveled to Tucson from locations across the United States and around the world, including Germany, Taiwan, Quebec, Belgium and the United Kingdom for Arizona Photonics Days.

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A black, white and grey image of a CT scan

Professor uses CT network to 'open the doors of science and let everyone in'

May 22, 2024

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Mapping Racist Covenants: How a UArizona geographer's research informed a new Arizona law

May 22, 2024

Students compile data to yield insights into plant growth

May 22, 2024

a sign that says "caution extreme heat danger" next to a road in a desert

New federally funded center will rely on UArizona expertise to help communities manage extreme heat

May 20, 2024

young boy working in a garden

$1M gift to UArizona School Garden Workshop launches 'Sprouts House' project

May 15, 2024

A pair of firefighters in full protective equipment hold a hose that is spraying water onto an active fire

Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer in firefighters

May 13, 2024

Student Success District

UArizona places among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings

May 13, 2024

Marcia Rieke

UArizona's Marcia Rieke wins $500,000 Gruber Cosmology Prize

May 9, 2024

A graphic with a blue background, red squiggly lines and "Student Made" in the center, under which is written "University of Arizona."

Student entrepreneurs to sell goods and services through new online marketplace

May 7, 2024

Angelina Anani accepts the Mining & Engineering Young Professional Award in February.

Mining Society Recognizes Angelina Anani as Outstanding Young Professional

May 6, 2024

A silicon wafer with a phononic device is being tested under a microscope.

Good vibrations: New tech may lead to smaller, more powerful wireless devices

May 3, 2024

Jay Quade (left) and Jordan Abell, a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Geosciences (right) looking for optimal samples.

Geochemist Jay Quade elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 1, 2024

Panelists and moderators of the Copper is Critical event in Washington, D.C. pose for a picture.

University of Arizona mining, mineral expertise shines in Washington, D.C.

April 26, 2024

The National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences graphic

UArizona-led CyVerse part of $20M NSF award to catalyze biosciences discoveries

April 25, 2024

A red squirrel sitting on a branch

Early trauma cuts life short for red squirrels. Climate change could make matters worse

April 24, 2024

Ground and the sky

Human activities have an intense impact on Earth's deep subsurface fluid flow

April 23, 2024

a man looking out across Biosphere 2's artificial ocean

Every day is Earth Day at Biosphere 2

April 22, 2024

University of Arizona selected to participate in NSF-NobleReach Emerge partnership aimed at speeding biotechnology development and translation

April 22, 2024

A view of the Earth's interior layers

Geologists rewind the clock to reveal secrets about Earth's mysterious mantle

April 19, 2024

Image of Earth and a satellite

Taking law to the final frontier

April 16, 2024

This artist's illustration shows the impact of Pluto by another large body.

How Pluto got its 'heart'

April 15, 2024

Astronaut kneels on the lunar surface to install technology

Humans will again set foot on the moon; this time, they'll have UArizona science in tow

April 12, 2024

Space traffic and space junk image

UArizona Space4 Center part of international AI space sustainability project

April 8, 2024

Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt is seen walking on the surface of the moon, collecting samples.

How the moon turned itself inside out

April 8, 2024