Research

The first analysis of recent extinctions across plants and animals finds that, contrary to previous studies, the rate at which many groups of organisms have gone extinct has declined over the last 100 years.

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Using pulses of ultrafast "squeezed" light, researchers have tracked quantum uncertainty in a process that could lead to faster, more secure communications and advanced quantum technology.

After testing five sources of flood data, their analysis found that combining or comparing data could improve disaster response and recovery.

The small mammals eat vegetation, create burrows and clear ground. How do those habits impact the spread of wildfires?

Three new papers reveal yet more secrets from samples collected by the University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission from asteroid Bennu.

From vinyl albums to digital badges to experiences, new research out of the Eller College of Management suggests we collect to create order during turbulent times.

Finely preserved brain features in a tiny marine arthropod fossil suggest that arachnids – spiders and their close kin – may have first evolved in the ocean rather than on land, challenging conventional wisdom.

Researchers discovered that lower levels of essential vitamins and minerals, were more prevalent in individuals experiencing severe chronic pain.