Nov. 13, 2024 Improving water conservation and mitigating Arizona's heat island effect Researchers from the U of A and ASU this week showcased new techniques to improve urban water use practices. Their work was supported by the Smart Tree Watering Regents' Research Grant.
Nov. 12, 2024 U of A faculty, students develop exhibit to celebrate Santa Cruz County The "Beyond Fronteras" exhibit at the Historic 1904 Santa Cruz County Courthouse includes photos, videos, paintings and essays about the area's history, culture and people.
Nov. 12, 2024 New 'spectral fingerprint' atlas of satellites aims to improve space security U of A researchers have created the first astronomical equivalent of a fingerprint database for satellites, a critical first step toward easily identifying human-made objects in the increasingly crowded geostationary orbit.
Nov. 7, 2024 Military Times ranks U of A among nation's top 5 universities for service members The U of A climbed two spots to No. 4 overall and No. 3 among public universities in the latest edition of the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2024 ranking.
Nov. 7, 2024 New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals Animals use vibrant colors to attract mates or warn predators. A recent study finds that there has been a dramatic explosion of color signals in the last 100 million years.
Nov. 6, 2024 $2.1M aids U of A researchers in building chemical sensors to safeguard troops Researcher Judith Su will use the funding to build a handheld version of her FLOWER device that can detect trace chemicals and enhance safety for military personnel.
Nov. 5, 2024 U of A celebrates fourth year as Fulbright HSI Leader The U.S. Department of State has again recognized the U of A for its commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution to fostering international educational exchange and engagement.
Nov. 4, 2024 U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television ranked No. 2 public film school in US The Wrap has ranked the U of A film school No. 9 overall and No. 2 among public film schools. Work by the school's students has gained recognition around the globe.
Nov. 4, 2024 Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops Widespread planting of transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests, including the corn earworm. Researchers are studying a genetic factor that may play a role.
Nov. 4, 2024 $2M gift establishes endowed chair in Holocaust, human rights and genocide studies The new position will advance research, teaching and outreach on Holocaust studies, human rights and comparative genocide.
