Today Kissing the sun: U of A researchers unravel mysteries of the solar wind A University of Arizona-led research team has measured the dynamics and ever-changing "shell" of hot gas from where the solar wind originates.
Today MrBeast takes over Biosphere 2, from rooftop to rainforest The popular content creator spent a day in Southern Arizona touring the world's largest controlled environment for the video, "$1 vs $1,000,000,000 Futuristic Tech!"
Dec. 22, 2025 New species are now being discovered faster than ever before, study suggests According to a team of researchers from the University of Arizona, new species are being discovered at a faster rate than ever before, one that far exceeds extinction. These newly discovered species could be key in advancements within medicine and technology.
Dec. 18, 2025 Life on lava: How microbes colonize new habitats Taking advantage of a "natural laboratory" in Iceland, a research team from the University of Arizona studied how microbes colonize fresh lava flows as soon as they cooled.
Dec. 10, 2025 The monster hiding in plain sight: JWST reveals cosmic shapeshifter in the early universe University of Arizona astronomers discover a galaxy with a dual personality – appearing ordinary in visible light while harboring an extraordinarily massive black hole.
Nov. 25, 2025 OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft takes selfie with Earth during flyby The spacecraft of the U of A-led OSIRIS-APEX mission performed a "slingshot" maneuver around Earth as part of its journey to catch up with its mission target, asteroid Apophis.
Nov. 21, 2025 U of A highlights student success, research innovation at 'Reporting on Our Promise' board update President Suresh Garimella and his leadership team updated the Arizona Board of Regents during the inaugural "Reporting on Our Promise" presentation.
Nov. 17, 2025 U of A expert leads process to codify the first global standard on Indigenous Peoples' data The standard, which advises scientists and professionals how to record provenance for data about and from Indigenous Peoples' nations, communities and territories, is the first of its kind and takes effect during Native American Heritage Month in the U.S.
Oct. 22, 2025 Extinction rates have slowed across many plant and animal groups, study shows 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.
Oct. 20, 2025 From gift to galaxy: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium turns 50 Founded in 1975, Flandrau has inspired generations of curious minds with exciting planetarium shows, curiosity-quenching science exhibits, community programs and resources for teachers and students of all ages.