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Analyzing plant dispersion data from across the globe, researchers at the University of Arizona found that the most abundant species have adapted to tolerate a wide range of climates. Their findings could inform future conservation efforts.

The collaborative effort offered hands-on, high-tech training for students and educators across the university.

Health Sciences Design instructor Matthew Briggs empowers students, including Ruth Salazar, to create projects that transform communities through collaborative innovation.

The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory mark a proud milestone for the University of Arizona, whose Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab is the only facility in the world capable of crafting the telescope's unique mirror.

Built with mirrors manufactured by the University of Arizona, one of the world's largest optical telescopes clears key milestone toward U.S. federal construction support.

The new program will allow graduating physicians from the U of A colleges of medicine to enter the workforce one year earlier than those who pursue the traditional four-year degree.

According to researchers at the University of Arizona and The University of British Columbia, small-scale observations of how plants respond to heat don't always translate into an accurate prediction at a larger scale.

The visit reflects U of A’s growing commitment to supporting the commercialization of fusion energy. With expertise spanning advanced materials, plasma science, high-performance computing, and space systems, the university is building convergent research teams to address the complex scientific and engineering challenges fusion presents.

The U of A earned its best ranking in the space science category, rising four spots to No. 4 globally and No. 2 among U.S. public universities.

The Water Resources Research Center's annual conference focused on ways nations, states, tribes and others work together when water crosses borders.

The U of A is ranked No. 102 overall, No. 49 among U.S. institutions and No. 26 among public colleges and universities in the 2025 Center for World University Rankings.

A study involving U of A researchers highlights a technique that could lead to processing speeds over 1,000 times faster than modern computer chips.

U of A engineers designed an adhesive-free device, worn on the forearm, that continuously tracks and logs physiological data.

The venture capital-style pitch event marked the culmination of the newest university initiative to launch high-impact, large-scale research efforts with the power to attract major external funding and deliver meaningful outcomes for Arizona and the world.

Student researcher at BIO5 faces the challenges of cognitive decline and emphasizes the importance of getting involved with research early.

Psychologists are working to develop a precision treatment approach for depression that gives patients individualized recommendations based on several variables.

ASPIRO, founded by U of A researchers, is developing a smartphone tool powered by Al and real-time data to forecast and prevent life-threatening respiratory events—giving patients a crucial head start.

The Office of Naval Research selected Kyle Hanquist, assistant professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering, to receive a 2025 Young Investigator Program award. Hanquist has proposed a solution to a dilemma engineers face in designing ultra-fast aircraft.

A mission to probe the mysteries of the faint universe made a major stride toward launch after the completion of the spacecraft "bus" assembly.

Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs about the need to turn biomedical advances into clinical solutions.

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.

As a finalist in the NSF Regional Innovation Engine Program, the University of Arizona’s SMILE proposal would secure up to $160 million to advance environmentally responsible mining.

NASA's newly launched SPHEREx mission will use software developed at the Arizona Cosmology Lab to analyze data and help astronomers understand what happened in the first trillionth of a second after the Big Bang.

The U.S. Giant Magellan Telescope and the European Extremely Large Telescope, both under construction in Chile, could transform scientists' quest for life beyond Earth.

Asteroid Apophis, once feared to potentially impact Earth, will make a close flyby in 2029. NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX mission, led by University of Arizona, will catch up with Apophis just days after its closest encounter to Earth.

The Veterans Education and Transition Services program provides comprehensive support for military-connected students, including help with benefits, academic guidance and peer-to-peer mentoring.

Two research publications by the OSIRIS-REx sample analysis team suggest that conditions for the emergence of life were widespread across the early solar system.

A transfer pathway to the Zuckerman College of Public Health will enable Tohono O'odham Community College students to expand their career potential.

The U of A delivered $955 million in total research activity last year, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions and remaining No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics. University officials project research activity exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 and are submitting the data to the National Science Foundation for review. The official number will be confirmed in the fall.

U of A geoscientists are leading a $12 million feasibility study to characterize geologic locations suitable for carbon dioxide storage in the Harquahala basin west of Phoenix.

The National Science Foundation awarded $3.8 million to two projects involving U of A engineers developing solutions for the semiconductor energy dilemma.

Funding will support the development of K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and careers in the mining industry.

Researcher Judith Su will use the funding to build a handheld version of her FLOWER device that can detect trace chemicals and enhance safety for military personnel.

Arizona geologists are well aware of the energy storage potential hidden within the state's vast underground salt deposits—and so is the government.

A group of researchers, including U of A astronomers, observed the atmosphere of a hot and uniquely inflated exoplanet using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

U of A Regents Professor Dante Lauretta says he is "amazed by the discoveries we've made" since the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft delivered an asteroid sample to Earth last year.

A new study provides a shortlist of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose.

The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center received a grant from the U.S. Geological Survey to help fund practical solutions to high-priority climate adaptation needs.

New research co-authored by U of A geographer Diana Liverman warns that only major shifts in economics, technology and resource use can ensure a basic standard of living for all in the future.

A U of A-led study suggests that the act of mating can cause bodily changes at a molecular level, offering new insights into the role of intimacy beyond reproduction.

Researchers believe their ultrafast microscope will lead to groundbreaking advancements in physics, chemistry, bioengineering, materials sciences and more.

The inaugural AI Core + Design Lab Summer Internship partnered with local employers to place students in a fast-paced startup environment and teach them to use AI tools.

A U of A startup was awarded funding to adapt a canine Valley fever vaccine for humans. Some of the money will be earmarked for the university, a leader in Valley fever research.

Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies on long COVID to examine the number of people affected, underlying mechanisms of disease, symptoms and treatments.

The new app features videos, animations and a modeling activity to help students more readily grasp the scientific concepts they learn in the classroom.

Adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than others, yet they access mental health care at lower rates, a new study finds.

Tech Launch Arizona and Arizona FORGE combine forces to further integrate student engagement into the university’s innovation ecosystem.

From learning about search engine optimization to studying behaviors of echolocating bats, U of A interns and mentors have learned a lot from each other. In the stories below, your colleagues – as well as current and former students – talk about their experiences

The Defense Civilian Training Corps program prepares students for civilian careers in the Department of Defense. Students will share their stories at the DCTC Scholar Showcase.

Researchers used low-intensity ultrasound technology to alter a brain region associated with activities such as daydreaming, recalling memories and envisioning the future.

U of A junior Nicolette Gomez hopes to foster a community of Yaqui entrepreneurs through the new Yaqui-Tech Innovation Lab.

Nearly 150 service members have participated across 28 departments at the U of A to date. Despite growing participation, those familiar with the program believe it remains underutilized.

A pair of climate-tracking trucks crisscrossed Tucson as part of a statewide project to understand the effects of extreme heat. U of A researchers will translate the data into policy recommendations and other ideas for communities to stay heat resilient.

Udall Center Fellow and Geography Professor Greg Barron-Gafford and Udall Center Director Andrea Gerlak traveled with U of A's agrivoltaics research team to participate in the Agrivoltaics World Conference (AWC) in Denver, Colorado.

Students have been preparing since 2016 for the launch of CatSat, a student-built small satellite also known as a CubeSat, that will collect data about space weather.

Assistant professor Beth Tellman explains how satellite monitoring helps translate people's flood experiences into maps for policymakers.

OSIRIS-REx sample scientists took a deep dive into the rocks and dust returned from asteroid Bennu. They found that the sample is rich in carbon, nitrogen and organic compounds – essential components for life as we know it.

In the Best Global Universities rankings, UArizona earned its best scores in space sciences, ranking No. 8 overall, No. 6 in the U.S. and No. 2 among public universities.

These initial interactions have encouraged Research Development Services staff to continue their efforts to combine local military and academic expertise.

A childhood spent around older adults battling diseases including Alzheimer’s fueled Coco Tirambulo's desire to find new precision medicine treatments.

Some areas of the Amazon rainforest are more resilient to drought than others, new UArizona-led research shows. If not managed carefully, we could "threaten the integrity of the whole system," researchers say.

In honor of National Ocean Month, Joellen Russell talks about the role of oceans in absorbing heat and carbon, and how ocean activity impacts Arizonans.

Two climate scientists discuss the significance of the monsoon and how members of the public can make their own rainfall predictions.

The College of Applied Science and Technology received $1 million from Google's Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to establish the clinic.

Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers have discovered about 80 new supernovas. Their findings provide a new window into the early universe.

UArizona researchers have developed a new way to uncover hidden layers in the atmosphere, which could help better explain how pollution gets trapped over cities.

The Snow4Flow mission, led by professor Jack Holt, will measure glaciers' ice and snow thickness and help scientists better predict how glacial melting contributes to sea level change.

A team of astronomers, including UArizona scientists, used the telescope to study the disk of gas and dust around a young, low-mass star.

Astronomers have captured a volcanic event on Jupiter's moon Io at a resolution never before achieved with Earth-based observations.

Researchers have discovered the most distant galaxy ever detected. The secrets it contains challenge previous assumptions about galactic evolution.

UArizona astronomers have scored some of the largest chunks of observing time with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

Researchers say nocturnal wakefulness deteriorates the brain's decision-making functions and reduces rational thinking during a time when negative mood is at its peak.

The University of Arizona Biosphere 2’s research and development team at the Landscape Evolution Observatory, including three student workers, are installing and will reap data from new imaging equipment. 

A project led by Jason Jurjevich informed a law that lets homeowners remove unlawful restrictions from their property records.

In the face of increasingly hotter temperatures across the U.S., University of Arizona heat research will help inform policy recommendations and other actions in communities nationwide.

Firefighters are diagnosed with prostate cancer at a rate 1.21 times higher than the general population, possibly because of chemical exposures, a new study finds.

What if your earbuds could do everything your smartphone can, but better? A new class of synthetic materials could allow for smaller devices that use less power.

With support from a $20M NSF award, the University of Arizona’s CyVerse platform will power the first national synthesis center for molecular and cellular sciences, enabling researchers to integrate big data and uncover insights into biological complexity.

Life can be tough for young red squirrels living in the Canada's Yukon territory, where frigid winters, food scarcity and predators threaten their long-term survival. Scientists want to know what factors might protect young squirrels, especially as their environment becomes more impacted by climate change.

Researchers have investigated how human activities impact Earth's deep subsurface, a zone hundreds of meters to several kilometers beneath the planet's surface.

Arizona is the only institution with two projects chosen for pilot program that pairs research teams with entrepreneurial experts in effort to establish long-term financial viability

UArizona scientists mapped the moon for the Apollo missions. Now, as NASA astronauts prepare to return to the moon, two of the three instruments they'll bring have UArizona ties. The instruments will allow them to map moonquakes and the moon's subsurface.

The Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center developed an artificial intelligence tool to train students to communicate with patients effectively and compassionately.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a team of researchers hopes to be the first to prove the existence of a “water world.”

The observations will help astronomers refine their theories about the processes involved in planet formation and shed light on what our sun did when it was very young.

The discovery, led by Haijiang Cai, an associate professor in the Department of Neuroscience, was observed in mice, but the findings could lead to human drug treatments.

A new external report forecasts that quantum initiatives at the University of Arizona will create new jobs and generate $220M+ in economic activity in the next decade.

Researchers at the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction found that sleep disturbances increased vulnerability to migraine attacks, but the opposite isn't true.

How much time do planets have to form from a swirling disk of gas and dust around a star? A new University of Arizona-led study gives scientists a better idea of how our own solar system came to be.

Five colleges increased their National Institutes of Health research funding in 2022-2023, leading to higher rankings for some by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

Seeking clues about the life cycle of stars, the GUSTO balloon mission, led by university astronomer Chris Walker, breaks the record as NASA's longest-flying heavy-lift balloon mission.

University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers are developing VRMONA, a portable tool to diagnose military personnel on the battlefield.

The University of Arizona received a $100,000 grant from the USDA to develop a program that serves underrepresented urban farmers by teaching them to pollinate their crops through beekeeping and to diversify their income with honeybee products.

The multidisciplinary cohort will highlight major takeaways from COP28 during February 1 event at ENR2

These awards are part of the recently announced Defense University Research Instrumentation Program funding totaling $161 million to 281 university researchers across the U.S.

The University of Arizona Yuma and three partner colleges have been awarded a USDA grant to equip the next generation of highly skilled agricultural workers and reduce barriers for Hispanic students seeking a bachelor's degree in the career areas of agriculture.

Crucible at FORGE has selected its inaugural cohort of startup companies to receive specialized training and mentorship, culminating in a demonstration event for potential investors and fellow entrepreneurs. 

Angelina Anani places the University of Arizona’s mining classes among the nation’s first to incorporate virtual reality.

A team led by a University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson scientist harnesses AI to trace the path from a healthy brain cell to one afflicted by Alzheimer’s disease.

New AI approaches to drug development could lower treatment costs and make new discoveries possible.

Earth grant student, Madison Goforth, volunteers at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, taking care of animals and small-scale vegetable gardens to provide sustainable and low-cost food.

Tom Evans and his research team at UArizona are using geographic information systems and data sets to track food insecurity “hot spots” triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As we struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are mainly staying home and limiting their social activities, which could effectively ratchet up stress and anxiety over time. A team of researchers at the University of Arizona are hoping their new creation, a mobile app called See Me Serene, will help with the aid of guided imagery.

A team of UArizona scientists is studying whether or not certain copper-based chemical compounds could potentially stop the virus that causes COVID-19 dead in its tracks.

Isolation is known to have a negative impact on human health and wellness. Dogs, one UArizona expert says, may provide welcome emotional support during self-quarantine periods in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

A group of faculty, staff and students sets out to build an off-the-grid system to power water filtration for communities across the Navajo Nation, where running water is not universal. But first, they set out to understand life on the reservation.

Using less than a third of the money it’d take to buy them off the shelf, five UA undergraduates built two telescopes for satellite observation—one of which will live in a once abandoned observatory.