April 17, 2025 U of A researchers discover screen time surprise under grandparents' care A new study found that nearly half of the time American children spend with their grandparents involves interacting with or watching media on a screen.
April 15, 2025 Novel treatment approach for language disorder shows promise University of Arizona neuroscientists have developed a new treatment approach for a language disorder that combines traditional speech therapy with noninvasive electrical stimulation of the brain. Brain stimulation helped induce neuroplasticity, the brain's capacity to continue to reorganize and learn.
April 11, 2025 Study sheds light on ancient solar activity using radiocarbon locked in tree-rings Analyzing radiocarbon in tree-ring samples, scientists from the University of Arizona Laboratory for Tree-Ring Research and ETH Zurich in Switzerland created the most detailed record yet of solar activity during the first millennium B.C.E. The data confirmed the unusually stable period of solar activity and revealed unique patterns that can help date archaeological artifacts.
April 11, 2025 U of A-led NASA Aspera mission hits spacecraft milestone A mission to probe the mysteries of the faint universe made a major stride toward launch after the completion of the spacecraft "bus" assembly.
April 7, 2025 Saturn's moon Titan could harbor life, but only a tiny amount, study finds Despite its rich inventory of organic molecules, Saturn's largest moon may be able to support only a minuscule amount of biomass, if life exists there.
April 1, 2025 New 3D technology paves way for next-generation eye tracking U of A researchers are using a new technique that could boost eye-tracking accuracy in a variety of fields ranging from the entertainment industry to medical research.
March 24, 2025 Breaking speed barriers for stronger defense and industry growth A U of A effort to make hypersonic vehicles faster and more affordable is getting $3.1 million from the U.S. Army. The project will bring the Army closer to deploying Mach-X vehicles.
March 21, 2025 Horst Hahn joins U of A as special advisor for fusion energy commercialization An esteemed materials scientist, Hahn will serve as strategic architect for the university's fusion energy research initiatives, in line with the university's commitment to positioning itself as a global leader in fusion energy.
March 18, 2025 Combination of cosmic processes shapes the size and location of sub-Neptunes A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, a new study involving U of A researchers finds.
March 12, 2025 Vocal changes in birds may predict age-related disorders in people, study finds Neuroscientists have found that aging alters the gene expressions that control birds' songs. The finding could lead to better treatments for disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.