Dec. 5, 2019 First Results from Spacecraft Exploring Sun The sun is revealing itself in dramatic detail and shedding light on how other stars may form and behave throughout the universe. University of Arizona researchers involved in the mission report exciting findings from the Parker Solar Probe's first close encounters with our very own star.
Dec. 3, 2019 Looking at Tropical Forests Through New Eyes New University of Arizona-led science is using air-based maps of plant chemistry to improve carbon cycling models in hyperdiverse tropical forests.
Dec. 3, 2019 UArizona Researchers Go on Offense, Defense in Battle Against Hackers Teams led by University of Arizona Regents Professor Hsinchun Chen will use $1.5 million in grants on efforts to protect intellectual property from cyberthreats and analyze data from international hacker hotspots.
Nov. 26, 2019 Physical and Life Sciences Earn High Marks in Times Higher Ed Ranking The University of Arizona placed in the top 20 among U.S. public universities in physical and life sciences in the newest subject rankings from Times Higher Education.
Nov. 26, 2019 Once Hidden Cellular Structures Emerge in Fight Against Viruses A University of Arizona researcher describes how a cellular structure that was once lost to science combats attacks waged in the “world’s oldest war.” Her research is part of a larger renaissance in the field thanks to new techniques.
Nov. 25, 2019 How Mantis Shrimp Make Sense of the World A new study provides insight into how the small brains of mantis shrimp – fierce predators with keen vision that are among the fastest strikers in the animal kingdom – are able to make sense of a breathtaking amount of visual input.
Nov. 22, 2019 Many Plant Species Are Very Rare, Vulnerable to Climate Change New University of Arizona-led research found that out of about 435,000 land plants on Earth, 36.5% are exceedingly rare and are clustered in hot spots.
Nov. 19, 2019 Startup Sees Future for Heart Imaging Technology ElectroSonix has licensed the UArizona patents for acoustoelectric imaging, a technology that has the potential to improve the accuracy of cardiac ablation in treating cardiac arrhythmias.
Nov. 18, 2019 UArizona Ranks in Top 20 in Research Funding The University of Arizona ranks in the top 4% of all U.S. universities in research and development expenditures, according to data from the National Science Foundation.
Nov. 18, 2019 Transportation Engineer Tackles Tucson’s Traffic Flow One civil and architectural engineering and mechanics professor aims to optimize traffic signal timing and improve the commute on Speedway Boulevard.