Nov. 4, 2024 Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops Widespread planting of transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests, including the corn earworm. Researchers are studying a genetic factor that may play a role.
Nov. 4, 2024 $2M gift establishes endowed chair in Holocaust, human rights and genocide studies The new position will advance research, teaching and outreach on Holocaust studies, human rights and comparative genocide.
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.
