Aug. 17, 2021 UArizona Program Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine Inspiring Programs in STEM Award The University of Arizona's ASEMS program was recognized for its commitment to the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented students in STEM fields.
Aug. 11, 2021 OSIRIS-REx Improves Understanding of Potentially Hazardous Asteroids NASA and UArizona scientists were able to significantly reduce uncertainties about asteroid Bennu's orbit and determine the likelihood of the asteroid impacting Earth between now and the year 2300.
Aug. 9, 2021 UArizona Paleoclimatologist Weighs in on 'Hot Drought' as a Lead Author on IPCC Climate Report UArizona again contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, with researcher Jessica Tierney helping pen much of the section on drought and aridity.
July 29, 2021 CyVerse Receives $1.3M to Provide Cyberinfrastructure and Training for New NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute UArizona's CyVerse will take part in a $20 million institute that aims to transform agriculture through artificial intelligence.
July 29, 2021 Mars Lake Hypothesis on Ice After Study Offers Different Explanation Scientists have long debated what is under the surface of Mars' south pole. A new study points to clays being more likely than a subsurface lake.
July 28, 2021 New Research Helps Explain Diversity of Life and Paradox of Sex There are huge differences in species numbers among the major branches of the tree of life. New research finds that sexual reproduction and multicellularity drive that diversity.
July 27, 2021 Climate Adaptation at the Department of Defense and Beyond New UArizona-led research identifies climate change challenges faced by U.S. Department of Defense facilities, and solutions that might serve as a model for other large organizations.
July 27, 2021 Bug Bonanza: 7 Big, Colorful Critters to Try to Spot This Monsoon Season Summers are a smorgasbord of insect activity in Arizona. Entomologist Gene Hall breaks down some of the unique critters that are making an appearance after the monsoon rains.
July 26, 2021 Tiny Wireless Device Illuminates Neuron Activity in the Brain A less invasive optogenetic device, which shines light at specific neurons in the brain, takes researchers a step closer to new treatments for chronic pain, depression, epilepsy and more.
July 23, 2021 Despite COVID, UArizona Reports Strong Year for Innovation and Commercialization The university achieved a record 124 license agreements, launched 17 new companies, and grew the number of inventions disclosed and patents filed.
