Sept. 11, 2024 The molecular magic of mating 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.
Aug. 29, 2024 Preventing car battery fires with help from machine learning One of the most critical safety concerns for electric vehicles is keeping their batteries cool, as temperature spikes can lead to dangerous consequences. Research from the College of Engineering proposes a new way to predict and prevent temperature spikes in lithium-ion batteries.
Aug. 19, 2024 Animals with higher body temperatures are more likely to evolve into herbivores Researchers discovered a link between body temperature and plant-based diets that could reshape scientists' understanding of how animal diets evolve.
Aug. 12, 2024 $1.5M grant will build global network to prevent exploitation of Indigenous data Researchers are establishing a framework that protects the way Indigenous data is collected and used around the world, thanks to a $1.5 million NSF grant.
Aug. 7, 2024 U of A researcher featured in Netflix film 'Inside the Mind of a Dog' Emily Bray, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, helps peel back the layers of canine cognition in a new Netflix documentary narrated by Rob Lowe.
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.
July 11, 2024 Ultrasound technology can be used to boost mindfulness, study finds Researchers used low-intensity ultrasound technology to alter a brain region associated with activities such as daydreaming, recalling memories and envisioning the future.
July 2, 2024 Weather trucks search for answers about extreme heat in Tucson's 'data deserts' 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.
June 27, 2024 Flood monitoring from space: A Q&A with flood expert Beth Tellman Assistant professor Beth Tellman explains how satellite monitoring helps translate people's flood experiences into maps for policymakers.
June 26, 2024 Bennu holds the solar system's 'original ingredients,' might have been part of a wet world 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.