Arizona Public Media July 6, 2018 University group launches water purification project for Native American community The UA chapter of Engineers Without Borders is working to create a safe, clean water supply for people living on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.
Psych Central July 5, 2018 More small talk not tied to unhappiness Researchers found that idle small talk is not necessarily negatively related to well-being, contrary to previous findings, said study co-author Matthias Mehl.
Wired July 5, 2018 Thought Rosetta had it tough? Scientists are about to attempt an even more daring space landing Japan's Hayabusa2 has arrived in orbit around the asteroid Ryugu, while the UA-led OSIRIS-REx mission is on target to arrive at Bennu in August.
Arizona Daily Star July 4, 2018 UA student in Japan working on space mission to return asteroid sample UA honors student Adriana Mitchell is working with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for one month on the Hayabusa2 sample return mission to asteroid Ryugu.
Newsweek July 3, 2018 Scientists find virus that strengthens, not weakens, immune system A team of scientists from the UA College of Medicine – Tucson has found that the cytomegalovirus may not weaken, but actually boost our immune system.
San Antonio Express-News July 2, 2018 Texas takes the lead in championing Mexican-American studies The UA's Roberto Rodriguez gave the keynote speech at the third Statewide Summit on Mexican American Studies for Texas Schools.
Phoenix Business Journal July 2, 2018 UA receives $4M to expand free training to health professionals The UA was awarded a $4 million grant to support the University's training of public health professionals on childhood obesity, mental health care and the opioid epidemic.
BBC July 2, 2018 Why don't we know more about migraines? A recent UA study suggests that it may be because of the link between higher estrogen levels and lower levels of the sodium proton exchanger NHE1.
High Country News June 29, 2018 Climate change is making it harder to revive damaged land Most North American forest ecosystems are, at most, 400 or 500 years old, according to Don Falk, a forest ecologist at the UA.
Psychology Today June 29, 2018 Existential isolation: Why is it higher among men? Research headed by UA psychologist Peter Helm shows that existential isolation tends to be stronger among men than women.