Today Evergreen fund fueled by philanthropic gifts invests in startups commercializing U of A innovations The Wildcat Philanthropic Seed Fund has made its first investments in three venture-ready companies: CarbeniumTec, LifeSpan Digital Health and UGenome AI.
March 3, 2026 U of A to build instruments for new space telescope A team at Steward Observatory was awarded a contract to develop a coronagraph and a wide-field camera for the Lazuli Space Telescope part of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System.
March 2, 2026 Study finds Earth may have twice as many vertebrate species as previously thought Researchers at the University of Arizona say there may be at least twice as many vertebrate species as previously recognized.
Feb. 26, 2026 U of A heat policy experts to present at annual Frontiers of Science symposium The National Academy of Sciences event, designed to highlight the work of early-career scientists, will include a panel featuring Ufuoma Ovienmhada and her work on heat health in prisons. Ladd Keith, a heat governance policy expert, will present the panel introduction.
Feb. 25, 2026 Biosphere 2's SAM to become testing ground for next-generation space habitats From carbon-scrubbing crops to advanced life-support technology and an indoor Mars yard, the SAM facility is emerging as a proving site for future off-world missions.
Feb. 20, 2026 The brain cells long called 'support' found to be critical for aversive memory A new study reveals that astrocytes, the supposed "support cells" that are spread all over the brain, are as important as neurons in fear memory.
Feb. 18, 2026 U of A opens newly expanded semiconductor lab Funding from the Arizona Commerce Authority supports the Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing's efforts to boost workforce development and research partnerships.
Feb. 18, 2026 How a U of A tool is helping the world track flu activity in real time Global Flu View brings together self-reported symptoms from millions of people worldwide, offering an early warning system that complements traditional methods.
Feb. 18, 2026 Southern Arizona Heat Summit highlights youth voices while helping Tucson prepare for extreme heat The Southern Arizona Heat Planning Summit helps officials prepare for and protect vulnerable citizens during increasing extreme heat events and has led to an international reputation for excellence in heat planning and preparedness.
Feb. 16, 2026 Cosmic predators: How supermassive black holes slow star growth in nearby galaxies A new study led by University of Arizona astronomers suggests that black holes may have played a much larger role in shaping the growth of galaxies in the early universe than previously thought.
