Newsweek Oct. 31, 2019 What is Reformation Day? Oct. 31 also marks the symbolic beginning of the Protestant church According to UArizona faculty, Halloween has its roots in the pagan Celtic festival of Samhain, which was held to celebrate the new year and harvest.
The New York Times Oct. 31, 2019 This fungus fires artillery from the backs of zombie flies "It is a cool example of biomimicry," said Katy Prudic, an entomologist at the University of Arizona. "It reminds us that small things can be very mighty."
Parents Oct. 30, 2019 5 signs your teen has a phone addiction Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness.
KJZZ Oct. 30, 2019 Is it better for the earth and ourselves to buy green or buy less? Researcher Sabrina Helm studied how materialism affects the likelihood of millennial consumers buying less or buying green.
Forbes Oct. 30, 2019 The world’s largest telescope is underway. All you need to know about the Giant Magellan Telescope The mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope are being made at the University of Arizona’s Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab.
Express (UK) Oct. 29, 2019 Why does California have so many wildfires? "When the jet stream is positioned over California, it's like a fire hose – it brings storms and moisture straight over California," said Valerie Trouet.
The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2019 Universities eye sex assault prevention training for bars A $3 million grant will allow UArizona researchers to study the effectiveness of a program that aims to prevent sexual violence in Arizona.
MarketWatch Oct. 28, 2019 Taking blood-pressure medication at this time of day could save your life A bad night's sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following day, according to new UArizona-led research.
Arizona Public Media Oct. 28, 2019 University of Arizona researchers study effects of near-infrared light on aging brains UArizona researchers will test a novel intervention that uses near-infrared light to enhance brain function and fight cognitive decline.
Arizona Daily Star Oct. 27, 2019 Scientists build roadmap for 1 billion year evolution of green plants An international consortium of researchers generated gene sequences from more than 1,100 species, providing a framework for 1 billion years of green plant evolution.
