Feb. 11, 2022 Undernourished infants at risk for lung restriction, weaker health as adults A UArizona Health Sciences-led study identified poor childhood nutrition and growth as risk factors for lung disease and weaker health as an adult.
Feb. 9, 2022 Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument creates largest 3D map of the cosmos UArizona astronomers use DESI, which has observed more galaxies than any previous 3-D survey, to hunt for intermediate-mass black holes in small galaxies.
Feb. 9, 2022 Researchers identify brain region associated with feeling full after eating Researchers have learned more about the part of the brain that mediates satiation. This could help lead to better treatments for eating disorders and weight management.
Feb. 8, 2022 UArizona Gem & Mineral Museum is open and ready for gem show crowd After four years of renovations, the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum has officially opened in its new space in the Pima County Historic Courthouse – complete with a world-class collection that includes Tucson's "own little Hope Diamond" and other rare items.
Feb. 7, 2022 UArizona sees decline in COVID cases, will keep safety measures in place The university will keep its face coverings policy in place at least through the end of the semester.
Feb. 7, 2022 Colleges of Medicine lead initiatives focused on anti-racism in medicine The medical schools in Tucson and Phoenix are engaged in several efforts related to recruitment, retention, mentoring, faculty development, curriculum, culture and more.
Feb. 4, 2022 Study finds large new source of greenhouse gas emissions Researchers discovered hundreds of large bursts of methane from oil and gas production activities across the globe. The bursts account for 10% of global oil and gas methane emissions and are missing from most greenhouse gas emissions inventories.
Feb. 2, 2022 UArizona to expand internship support for students A $250,000 grant will help the university expand three internship-related programs focused especially on students of color, first-generation college students and students with financial need.
Feb. 1, 2022 Black History Month to be celebrated through discussion, performance and film Talks on the Black experience, inequality, the influence of hip-hop and other topics are slated for the university's celebration of Black History Month. Also on tap: traditional African drum and dance performances.
Feb. 1, 2022 It takes a special kind of planet to make a moon Moons around terrestrial planets may play important roles in shaping the conditions for life. For sizable moons to form successfully, the circumstances must be just right, a new study finds.
