University of Arizona in the News

Scientific American Feb. 11, 2011
Tree Rings Reveal History of Mexican Droughts

The water-stressed Central American region of today experienced super-droughts centuries ago that helped bring down two civilizations, finds a new study. The UA's Connie Woodhouse said the records indicate that a similar event could happen in the future, with the added exacerbation of human-induced global warming.
Arizona Daily Star Feb. 9, 2011
An Awesome New Hangout

The Arizona Wildcats' new locker room, which was paid for with donations, opened last month. It has features that make players and recruits more comfortable, such as special light settings and cherry-wood lockers.
KNXV-TV Feb. 8, 2011
Do You Have the Flu or Valley Fever?

Experts say Valley Fever is not only often misunderstood, it's also misdiagnosed. A study by the UA shows that two-thirds of patients with the infection had it misdiagnosed in Arizona. Part of the reason is the symptoms can be confused with influenza.
Arizona Daily Star Feb. 8, 2011
Moths May Help Answer Evolutionary Biology Mystery

It turns out that some moths are good for more than hogging the lamplight or putting holes in your favorite sweaters. They may help UA scientists answer an important mystery in evolutionary biology: How do organisms decide to use their limited resources?
Arizona Daily Star Feb. 7, 2011
Rosy Future Seen for Tucson Biotech

Tucson's biosciences sector is expected to grow as companies such as Ventana Medical Systems/Roche add jobs and boost the industry, reports the latest update by the Battelle Technology Partnership Practice. Ventana was founded in 1985 on technology developed by UA pathology professor Thomas Grogan.
Los Angeles Times Feb. 7, 2011
Husband: Chest Compressions Helped Save Wife

Bill Hillman credits chest compressions with saving the life of his wife, Dianne, when she had a heart attack: "We have Dr. Gordon Ewy, director of the Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona in Tucson, to thank. He's the cardiologist who spearheaded the early trials of continuous chest compression – or CCR, as he calls it – more than 15 years ago."
Discovery News Feb. 4, 2011
Can I Use a Space Mirror to Melt My Driveway Ice?

With winter weather in full-force, could space mirrors help warm temperatures and melt snow? The UA's Rigel Woida has theorized that reflective balloons orbiting Mars could raise the temperature there in a 150-acre patch to Earth-like levels of warmth.
Bloomberg Feb. 4, 2011
Restrictive Diet May Reduce ADHD Symptoms

A restrictive diet may significantly reduce symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, in young children, a new study suggests. Jaswinder Ghuman, an associate professor of psychiatry at the UA, said if parents notice that a child's behavior seems to get worse with certain foods, a special diet may be worth considering.
The Arizona Republic Feb. 3, 2011
UA Planning Cancer Center at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix

The UA's noted cancer center plans to open a new unit at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix this summer. The move would be a precursor to the Arizona Cancer Center's long-term goal of developing a large outpatient clinical presence on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.
The Arizona Republic Feb. 3, 2011
UA Men's Basketball Finding Success Behind the Arc

The Wildcats' success this season largely has been defined outside the 3-point line, on both ends of the court. Arizona has the three best 3-point shooters in Pac-10 games, and it leads the country in 3-point percentage defense by holding opponents to an average of 26.7 percent.