Aug. 4, 2026 5 things you might not know about the brown recluse Few spiders elicit as much fear as the brown recluse, but most people are far less likely to run into one or get bitten than they think, according to U of A researcher Matthew Cordes.
July 20, 2026 Plants are heating up faster than the air around them – and climate models are missing it A new study shows that rising temperatures are going to hit plants harder than most current models predict, which could have significant implications for everything from plant and animal biodiversity to future weather patterns.
June 18, 2026 Climate change is now causing more local extinction in temperate regions than the tropics, surprising study shows A global study of more than 5,100 species of plants and animals challenges long-held assumptions about which species are most threatened by climate change.
June 18, 2026 In revitalizing the Colorado River Delta, a little goes a long way Small amounts of water and funding have revived stretches of the lower Colorado River, a new report from a U of A-led team of research has found.
June 17, 2026 U of A-led project presents solutions for Arizona's water worries The tri-university project's summary report reviews Arizona's current water resources and provides options for ensuring water supply reliability across sectors within the state.
April 17, 2026 Andes volcanoes – the missing link between algae blooms, whales and climate millions of years ago Record volcanic eruptions in the Andes could explain the mysterious death of dozens of whales about 5 to 8 million years ago, according to a study led by University of Arizona researchers.
April 13, 2026 U of A research finds improved weather forecasts could reduce heat deaths as climate warms Experts found that technological advancements could reduce U.S. mortality from heat by 18% to 25% in the year 2100.
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.
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. 16, 2025 Climate change's hidden price tag: a drop in our income By linking decades of weather and income data, University of Arizona economist Derek Lemoine shows how routine temperature shifts have already become an economic force.
