Oct. 28, 2019 Bringing Policy and Law Into Fight Against Buffelgrass Using buffelgrass as the subject of a new study, researchers hope to develop the tools and knowledge to enable proactive management of emerging threats from invasive species.
Oct. 16, 2019 The Desert is Abuzz with Bees The University of Arizona Insect Collection is collaborating with Pima Community College students and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to catalog every native species of bee in Tucson and the surrounding Sonoran Desert.
Oct. 9, 2019 Buying Less is Better Than Buying 'Green' … for the Planet and Your Happiness A study found that people who consume less are happier than those who engage in other pro-environmental consumer behaviors, like buying environmentally friendly products.
Oct. 9, 2019 $1M Commitment Fuels International Wildlife Conservation Programs at UA One donor's generosity will help train the next generation of wildlife conservation biologists and strengthen outreach opportunities for the School of Natural Resources and the Environment.
Oct. 3, 2019 New Study Presents 1st Genome Sequence of Florida Panther A University of Arizona researcher and a UA alumnus are part of the team that is the first to sequence the genome of the Florida panther, and they’ve found evidence of increased genetic variation in the population.
Oct. 2, 2019 Precipitation Extremes Driving Tree Growth Reductions Extreme rainfall variability may cause long-term declines in tree growth for many trees in the western U.S., including the ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, piñon pine and bur oak.
Sept. 25, 2019 Students Tackle 21st Century Sustainability Challenges on the Navajo Nation UA students working on food, energy and water insecurity among Indigenous communities build an off-the-grid water filtration system on the Navajo Nation.
Sept. 23, 2019 UA Scientists to Examine Food Safety Practices After E. coli Outbreak University of Arizona researchers are participating in a study to determine how environmental factors impact the risk of produce becoming contaminated, with a goal of enhancing the safety of produce grown in the Yuma area.
Aug. 19, 2019 Finding a Place to Belong Through Agricultural Education Early in her high school career, Shelby Humbarger made the decision to join her school's Future Farmers of America chapter, a move that changed the course of her life.
Aug. 19, 2019 Reducing High Triglycerides With Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids High levels of triglycerides, which increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, can be reduced with prescription omega-3 fatty acids, according to a scientific advisory led by a UA researcher.
