Nov. 1, 2024 Astronomers see debris disk around young star Vega in unprecedented detail Astronomers used the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to take an in-depth look at the debris disk surrounding Vega, a nearby star. Surprisingly, they found no obvious evidence of large planets plowing through the disk, as is common around other young stars.
Oct. 30, 2024 Research reimagined: U of A celebrates new Grand Challenges Research Building The seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building houses laboratories, offices and research facilities, bringing together scientists from many different disciplines.
Oct. 30, 2024 U of A Health Sciences breaks ground on the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies The center, known as CAMI, will help accelerate the development of new strategies to diagnose, prevent and treat cancers, infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions.
Oct. 30, 2024 Q&A: Managing anxiety during the wait for election results Election Day is fast approaching and could be followed by a long wait for results. Ashley Huggins, an assistant professor of psychology, offers tips for managing election-related anxiety.
Oct. 30, 2024 Do you like scary movies? U of A horror expert explores the hundred-year history of horror The things that scare us have evolved over the years, and horror movies have adapted, says Orquidea Morales, an assistant professor in the School of Theatre, Film and Television.
Oct. 30, 2024 The science behind nature's blood seekers From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects.
Oct. 29, 2024 Accomplished scientist and executive Díaz de la Rubia selected to lead U of A research enterprise Tomás Díaz de la Rubia is the U of A's next senior vice president for research and innovation. He is expected to begin his appointment Nov. 11.
Oct. 28, 2024 U of A scientists have their eyes on Europa, Jupiter's mysterious, icy moon U of A scientists will participate in many aspects of NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which will orbit Jupiter and make 49 flybys of its moon Europa to study the moon's icy shell and help researchers better understand what lies beneath.
Oct. 23, 2024 Escape the noise: Audiorama installation offers a space for rest and reflection Arizona Arts Live's latest installation lets visitors escape the stress of daily life and relax with music, books and the sights and sounds of nature.
Oct. 23, 2024 $2.5M NSF-funded engineering program at U of A focuses on student strengths, not knowledge deficits Students in the eCAMINOS program will develop asset-based portfolios showcasing classroom work and relevant life experiences as they earn an engineering degree.
