Dec. 4, 2024 Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study finds Researchers found that guidance from experienced CPAP users helps sleep apnea patients stick to their treatment, improving sleep quality and health outcomes.
Nov. 20, 2024 When trees 'talk:' Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms Analyzing tree-ring samples for spikes of naturally occurring radioactive carbon isotopes, a team led by U of A scientists has pinpointed the date of a massive solar particle eruption event that has long eluded researchers.
Nov. 19, 2024 Hydrologists to transform climate projections with microbial data and artificial intelligence With funding from the Department of Energy, U of A researchers are working to revolutionize our understanding of how soil microbes influence climate change.
Nov. 18, 2024 Math tutoring program prepares Native American students for STEM careers The Mentorship and Education in Science for Tucson program sends U of A juniors and seniors to local middle and high schools to provide one-on-one math tutoring to students.
Nov. 14, 2024 Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil With a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, precision nutrition researchers will conduct a clinical trial to explore how ancestry and genetics affect the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids.
Nov. 13, 2024 Improving water conservation and mitigating Arizona's heat island effect Researchers from the U of A and ASU this week showcased new techniques to improve urban water use practices. Their work was supported by the Smart Tree Watering Regents' Research Grant.
Nov. 12, 2024 New 'spectral fingerprint' atlas of satellites aims to improve space security U of A researchers have created the first astronomical equivalent of a fingerprint database for satellites, a critical first step toward easily identifying human-made objects in the increasingly crowded geostationary orbit.
Nov. 7, 2024 New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals Animals use vibrant colors to attract mates or warn predators. A recent study finds that there has been a dramatic explosion of color signals in the last 100 million years.
Nov. 6, 2024 $2.1M aids U of A researchers in building chemical sensors to safeguard troops Researcher Judith Su will use the funding to build a handheld version of her FLOWER device that can detect trace chemicals and enhance safety for military personnel.
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.