Jan. 31, 2024 Modern bird brains reveal evolutionary history of flight, dating back to the dinosaurs Scientists, including one from the University of Arizona, pinpointed birds' cerebellums as key to the evolution of flight by comparing images of today's birds' brains with dinosaur fossils.
Jan. 31, 2024 UArizona, NAU formalize agreement toward boosting Arizona's semiconductor industry The agreement between the two universities formalizes a plan for collaboration on research projects and education partnerships related to semiconductor manufacturing.
Jan. 30, 2024 UArizona poet Farid Matuk named USA Fellow by United States Artists Matuk, director of the Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing, was awarded $50,000 and recognized for contributing to "the cultural fabric of the country."
Jan. 30, 2024 College of Science Lecture Series to spotlight science's 'surprise twists' Learn how unexpected discoveries involving black holes, tree-ring dating, planets and plastics have helped shape scientific research. The weekly series runs Feb. 7-28.
Jan. 29, 2024 Webb Telescope reveals stunning structures in nearby spiral galaxies New images taken with the James Webb Space Telescope reveal intricate, never-before-seen structures and features hidden in visible light. The insights will help astronomers better understand the history of the Milky Way.
Jan. 29, 2024 Celebrating Black history through music, dance, poetry and more The slate of university events recognizing Black History Month includes speakers, celebrations and special performances during men's and women's basketball games.
Jan. 25, 2024 UArizona Gem and Mineral Museum unveils rare specimen donated by renowned collector The specimen of the mineral stibnite was extracted in 2003 from the Wuling Mine in southeastern China and is exceptionally rare for its size, intricacy and quality.
Jan. 24, 2024 School of Art students bring a splash of color to housing community for older adults Students worked under the direction of associate professor Kelly Leslie with residents of the B'nai B'rith Covenant House to design and paint an 80-foot mural in the community's common space.
Jan. 24, 2024 Soaking up Sundance: UArizona film and television students take trip to storied film festival In addition to attending screenings and panels, students from the School of Theatre, Film & Television are getting a first-hand look at what it takes to put on a top-tier film festival as event volunteers.
Jan. 17, 2024 Growth rings in fish give clues about fluctuations in climate over decades In the same lab where university scientists invented ways to study climate history in tree rings, associate professor Bryan Black is using a similar technique – but with tiny fish bones.
