Jan. 6, 2020 Genetically Modified Poplar Trees Save Air Quality, Grow Well University of Arizona-led research found that trees in which isoprene production was genetically suppressed did not suffer ill effects in terms of photosynthesis or biomass production.
Dec. 11, 2019 Deciphering the Equations of Life A new theory describes what all animals have in common and allows predictions for specific traits of species that might not be well understood by science.
Dec. 5, 2019 Explaining Bennu’s Mysterious Particle Events NASA's OSIRIS-REx science team has identified three possible explanations for the particles that asteroid Bennu is consistently tossing into space.
Dec. 3, 2019 Looking at Tropical Forests Through New Eyes New University of Arizona-led science is using air-based maps of plant chemistry to improve carbon cycling models in hyperdiverse tropical forests.
Dec. 2, 2019 Benefits of Active Learning Are All About Activity Researchers monitored students' heart rates during medical school lectures to test the long-standing theory that active learning provides an attention reset.
Nov. 26, 2019 Once Hidden Cellular Structures Emerge in Fight Against Viruses A University of Arizona researcher describes how a cellular structure that was once lost to science combats attacks waged in the “world’s oldest war.” Her research is part of a larger renaissance in the field thanks to new techniques.
Nov. 25, 2019 How Mantis Shrimp Make Sense of the World A new study provides insight into how the small brains of mantis shrimp – fierce predators with keen vision that are among the fastest strikers in the animal kingdom – are able to make sense of a breathtaking amount of visual input.
Nov. 22, 2019 Many Plant Species Are Very Rare, Vulnerable to Climate Change New University of Arizona-led research found that out of about 435,000 land plants on Earth, 36.5% are exceedingly rare and are clustered in hot spots.
Nov. 18, 2019 Transportation Engineer Tackles Tucson’s Traffic Flow One civil and architectural engineering and mechanics professor aims to optimize traffic signal timing and improve the commute on Speedway Boulevard.
Nov. 18, 2019 How Religion Can Heighten or Help With Financial Stress Researchers found that some religious people experience financial stress due, in part, to religion's demands on their time and money. Yet, others feel their religious involvement and support of their church community reduces their financial stress.
