April 15, 2025 Novel treatment approach for language disorder shows promise Neuroscientists have combined traditional speech therapy with electrical stimulation of the brain to treat primary progressive aphasia, a condition that causes a decline in language abilities.
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 11, 2025 Study sheds light on ancient solar activity using radiocarbon locked in tree-rings Analyzing radiocarbon in tree-ring samples, scientists have created the most detailed record yet of solar activity during the first millennium B.C.E.
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.
March 4, 2025 The yucca and the moth: How extreme weather impacts the timing of biological events A new study sheds light on how extreme weather events impact phenological processes, specifically the flight period of butterflies and moths and the flowering time of plants, with implications for food security in the wake of climate change.