Oct. 28, 2019 Cosmic 3D Mapping Machine Opens 5,000 Robotic Eyes DESI is an unprecedented effort to map millions of galaxies and quasars to better understand the nature of dark energy – the mysterious force that has pulled the universe apart since the Big Bang.
Oct. 25, 2019 Wildcats to Celebrate 105th Homecoming, Wilbur's 60th Birthday This year’s Homecoming includes a new location for the Lighting of “A” Mountain event, a celebration of Wilbur’s 60th birthday and a pop-up photo area.
Oct. 23, 2019 Space Science, Research Reputation Shine in Best Global Ranking The University of Arizona ranked No. 21 among U.S. public universities and No. 85 overall in the sixth annual "Best Global Universities" ranking, published by U.S. News & World Report.
Oct. 22, 2019 Researchers 'Turn on the Lights' Across the Plant Tree of Life In the largest plant genome project to date, researchers generated gene sequences from more than 1,100 species, providing a framework for 1 billion years of green plant evolution.
Oct. 22, 2019 Cosmic Yeti from the Dawn of the Universe Found Lurking in Dust The early universe is filled with monsters, a new study reveals. Researchers discovered a previously invisible galaxy, and perhaps a new galaxy population waiting to be discovered.
Oct. 22, 2019 Beyond Jupiter, Researchers Discovered a 'Cradle of Comets' Researchers have discovered a region just beyond Jupiter that acts as a "comet gateway," funneling icy bodies from deep space into the inner solar system.
Oct. 21, 2019 Wake-Up Call: Cellular Sleep Isn’t As Harmless As Once Thought New research into the mechanics of cellular sleep and shutdown could shed light on the aging process and how science can potentially intervene.
Oct. 21, 2019 Blood-Collection Device Makes Radiation Testing Quick and Easy Developed by a research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, the self-collection device quickly can evaluate radiation exposure and help triage emergency treatment in the event of a nuclear attack or accident.
Oct. 18, 2019 Cybersecurity Students Benefit From Scholarship Program A program connecting University of Arizona students with significant financial support and high-end cybersecurity training in exchange for service in public institutions has received more funding. A $3.6 million grant renewal from the National Science Foundation will fund the AZSecure Cybersecurity Fellowship for another five to seven years.
Oct. 17, 2019 College of Veterinary Medicine Receives AVMA Approval The University of Arizona received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association, paving the way for the opening of state's first public College of Veterinary Medicine.
