University of Arizona in the News

Space.com Friday
NASA gearing up for epic asteroid-sampling maneuver next month

In just a few weeks, the robotic OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will descend to asteroid Bennu's boulder-strewn surface, touch down for a few seconds and collect a sample of the asteroid's rocks and dust – marking the first time NASA has grabbed pieces of an asteroid, which will be returned to Earth for study.
Politico Thursday
U.S. lawmakers raise concerns as border restrictions turn transit hubs into 'ghost towns'

Restricted tourism and recreation travel along the U.S.-Mexico border has caused economic decline in border towns. A University of Arizona study found that in 2014, Mexican tourists contributed about $2.5 billion to Arizona's economy, supporting around 30,000 jobs.
Arizona Daily Star Thursday
'Much-needed morale boost': Wildcats to open football, basketball seasons in November

The Pac-12 will play a seven-game conference football season beginning Nov. 6, the league announced Thursday.
Arizona Public Media Thursday
State to invest additional $14 million in universities for COVID-19 efforts

Gov. Doug Ducey praised the efforts of Arizona's three state universities on Thursday during a press conference highlighting their research and efforts toward controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona Daily Star Thursday
UA Presents changes its name, mission as part of its 'renaissance'

UA Presents, Southern Arizona's premier professional performing arts series, is moving forward with a new name. Arizona Arts Live Executive Director Chad Herzog says the rebranding is part of a broader effort to make Tucson an arts destination.
NBC News Thursday
'Sewer sludge' detects coronavirus outbreaks days faster than contact tracing, study finds

Cities and universities across the U.S. are looking into using wastewater-based epidemiology to track the spread of COVID-19.
Mashable Thursday
3 big wildfire questions, answered

"The more kindling you have, the better your fire is going to burn," said Valerie Trouet, a paleoclimatologist who researches forest ecosystems at the University of Arizona. "And the drier it is, the better it's going to burn."
Psychology Today Thursday
New study cites causes and hazards of helicopter parenting

Perfectionists often have high standards, not only for themselves but for their children. Yet, in their quest for perfection, they might find themselves with a less-than-ideal label: helicopter parent.
The Associated Press Wednesday
Bus-size asteroid to zoom by Earth, ducking below satellites

An asteroid the size of a school bus is headed our way, but NASA says the space rock will zoom safely past Earth on Thursday. Asteroid 2020 SW, as it is known, was discovered last Friday by the Catalina Sky Survey at the University of Arizona.
KJZZ Wednesday
How University of Arizona's president would like to expand COVID-19 testing on campus

The University of Arizona continues to be one of the more aggressive institutions when it comes to testing for COVID-19, and that has been a consistent message from University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins.