Feb. 2, 2023 The key to healthier employees could be a quieter – or louder – office space A new study suggests that too much – or too little – office noise has a negative effect on employee well-being. The sweet spot? About 50 decibels, comparable to moderate rain or birdsong.
Feb. 1, 2023 Microbes are 'active engineers' in Earth's rock-to-life cycle An open-air, living laboratory that spans parts of Arizona and New Mexico is helping researchers better understand how mineral weathering – the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals over time – feeds into Earth's intricate life-support system.
Feb. 1, 2023 Celebrating Black History Month The university will mark Black History Month in February with a cultural dance performance, a fireside chat with the daughter of a history-making Wildcats basketball coach, video profiles of Black student-athletes and more.
Jan. 31, 2023 Five UArizona researchers named AAAS Fellows Five UArizona faculty members have been named AAAS Fellows, a distinct honor in the scientific community bestowed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. From using microbes to combat allergies to turning insects into food, the university's newest AAAS Fellows represent a broad range of research expertise.
Jan. 30, 2023 Regents Professor and poet Ofelia Zepeda named USA Fellow Zepeda, who directs the university's American Indian Language Development Institute, was recognized as "one of the most compelling artists" in the nation for her poetry, written in O'odham and English.
Jan. 26, 2023 UArizona School of Journalism joins NBCUniversal News Group's NBCU Academy The UArizona School of Journalism has been named one of the newest members of the NBCU Academy, an award-winning journalism training program that builds a pipeline from classrooms to the newsroom.
Jan. 25, 2023 State of Arizona ranks No. 7 in nation for college degree return on investment A new analysis ranks the state of Arizona No. 7 in the nation in terms of college degree return on investment.
Jan. 25, 2023 Getting a good night's sleep can potentially save a young adult's life Researchers have found a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk. A new study evaluated suicidal thoughts and behaviors in college students during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 25, 2023 College of Science to host myth-busting lecture series During the annual College of Science lecture series, university experts will delve into aging, computer technology, climate change and COVID-19, and discuss how science can help sort fact from fiction.
