Sept. 18, 2024 U of A center awarded $7.4M for its work on climate adaptation solutions 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.
Sept. 13, 2024 U of A partners on project combining AI, virtual reality and agriculture Researchers from the U of A and Purdue University are developing VR-Bio-Talk, a tool that will let researchers work in virtual reality settings that mirror real agricultural environments.
July 18, 2024 How your morning oats could help you manage your weight New U of A research suggests that consuming foods rich in beta-glucan, a type of fiber found in oats, barley, mushrooms and yeasts, can reduce body weight and obesity.
June 19, 2024 When in drought: Researchers map which parts of the Amazon are most vulnerable to climate change 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.
April 22, 2024 Every day is Earth Day at Biosphere 2 A desert ocean, Martian park and the hottest rainforest canopy on Earth can all be found at Biosphere 2, where researchers are studying the effects of climate change and exploring solutions for a better future.
Aug. 30, 2023 UArizona experts suggest solutions to encourage food, water and economic security in a changing climate University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins created a commission to identify solutions to the challenges facing Arizona agriculture in a rapidly changing climate. The recommendations are outlined in a new report.
Feb. 15, 2023 UArizona researchers awarded $1.2M to explore farming at existing solar power sites A $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports a UArizona agrivoltaics project that will examine how crop production and livestock grazing can flourish at existing commercial solar farms.
Dec. 20, 2022 USDA awards over $4.7M to support 'climate-smart' food production The Arizona Partnership for Climate-Smart Food Crops will promote climate-smart food production practices and help farmers reduce water consumption and carbon emissions.
Dec. 8, 2022 UArizona president launches commission to fortify the future of agriculture and food production University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins has formed a commission tasked with identifying solutions to food and economic insecurity in the state and around the world.
April 14, 2022 Researchers at Biosphere 2 will plant coffee trees to celebrate Earth Day Coffee is the world's most traded product, and it is highly vulnerable to climate change. Researchers at Biosphere 2 are studying coffee plant sensitivity and how growing and bean processing conditions affect flavor.
