Exploration

A new U of A-led study combines data from ancient shells with advanced climate modeling to shed light on how El Niño weather patterns might change in a warming world.

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.

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.

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.

NeuroID, a global leader in fraud detection, was co-founded by Eller College professor Joe Valacich in 2015 and was named Tech Launch Arizona Startup of the Year in 2020.

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

Researchers discovered a link between body temperature and plant-based diets that could reshape scientists' understanding of how animal diets evolve.

Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, TLA received 307 new inventions, filed 367 patents, launched nine startups, and executed 75 licenses and options for U of A inventions.

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.

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.