College of Science

A symbol of life, ancient sundial or firewood? Tree-ring scientists studied a log unearthed almost a century ago and found it may have more mundane origins than previously thought.

In Tuvan throat singing, dual tones are produced simultaneously. The unique style of singing originated in central Asia, where Tuvans have been practicing for generations.

Crustaceans share a brain structure known to be crucial for learning and memory in insects, a University of Arizona-led research team discovered.

Doctoral student Oscar Mendez is studying how the "cat litter parasite" affects pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.

Gurtina Besla received a $745,000 CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation for her research on galaxies and dark matter and her efforts to support STEM students.

The Io Volcano Observer, or IVO, mission to Jupiter's most volcanically active moon is among the four finalists for the next $500 million Discovery mission.

Loss of groundwater may accelerate drying trends in the eastern U.S., according to an in-depth model of how groundwater will respond to warming.

University of Arizona researchers studied recent extinctions from climate change to estimate the loss of plant and animal species by 2070.

Researchers have developed a mathematical model to simulate the different complex processes that affect the transport and retention of PFAS chemicals through the soil.

The Gulf Coast is particularly vulnerable to storm surge. New research shows that as the climate warms, the Gulf Coast will be even more susceptible to extreme storm surges.