March 8, 2023 Food, film and futurists: Here's what's happening in the Wonder House at South by Southwest Dozens of presentations from UArizona experts, a film festival and more are on tap at this year's Wonder House as the university returns to South by Southwest.
March 6, 2023 Student-built satellite uses 'beach ball' for an antenna CatSat is a small satellite carrying a new communications concept – an inflatable antenna – into space. Led by UArizona students and supported by engineers from local aerospace companies, the project offers students a rare chance to get hands-on experience with spaceflight technology.
March 1, 2023 Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumb trick inspires robotic exploration of caves on Mars and beyond Future space missions likely will send robots to scout out underground habitats for astronauts. UArizona engineers have developed a system that would allow autonomous vehicles to explore caves, lava tubes and even oceans on other worlds.
Feb. 23, 2023 What kind of workspace suits you best? It may depend on your personality Extroverts may thrive in office settings with open seating arrangements, while introverts may do better in private offices, a new study co-authored by UArizona researchers finds.
Feb. 20, 2023 Before global warming, was Earth cooling down or heating up? Climate models and geologic archives are at odds over whether Earth gradually warmed or cooled over the past few thousand years. Researchers tackle this global "temperature conundrum" in a new paper.
Feb. 17, 2023 James Webb Telescope gives UArizona astronomers unprecedented glimpses into stellar nurseries With NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, researchers are observing star formation in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution at infrared wavelengths.
Feb. 9, 2023 The ants go marching … methodically Most biologists have assumed that ants wander aimlessly around a new environment. New UArizona research suggests that at least one species of rock ant actually searches in a more methodical way.
Feb. 8, 2023 Economic impact of UArizona space sciences rivals that of Super Bowl University of Arizona space sciences activities generate more than $560 million every year for the local economy, according to an economic impact report delivered by Rounds Consulting Group.
Jan. 31, 2023 Five UArizona researchers named AAAS Fellows Five UArizona faculty members have been named AAAS Fellows, a distinct honor in the scientific community bestowed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. From using microbes to combat allergies to turning insects into food, the university's newest AAAS Fellows represent a broad range of research expertise.
Jan. 25, 2023 College of Science to host myth-busting lecture series During the annual College of Science lecture series, university experts will delve into aging, computer technology, climate change and COVID-19, and discuss how science can help sort fact from fiction.
