Jan. 29, 2026 Kissing the sun: U of A researchers unravel mysteries of the solar wind A University of Arizona-led research team has measured the dynamics and ever-changing "shell" of hot gas from where the solar wind originates.
Jan. 28, 2026 U of A takes leading operations role in NASA mission The newly launched Pandora satellite became the first on-orbit NASA mission to be managed from the U of A's Multi-Mission Operation Center, marking a milestone in the U of A's decades-long history in space research and exploration.
Jan. 28, 2026 MrBeast takes over Biosphere 2, from rooftop to rainforest The popular content creator spent a day in Southern Arizona touring the world's largest controlled environment for the video, "$1 vs $1,000,000,000 Futuristic Tech!"
Jan. 26, 2026 ARPA-H award will fund creation of portable lymphatic imaging scanner A University of Arizona team will research and develop a super-resolution lymphatic imaging system.
Jan. 22, 2026 Rewilding corn reveals what its roots forgot Researchers are tapping corn's wild ancestor to uncover what modern cultivation may have lost – traits that help naturally balance nitrogen in agricultural soils.
Jan. 22, 2026 'Trojan horse' may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections A team led by Michael D. L. Johnson is developing a compound that can smuggle an antimicrobial drug through bacteria's defensive shields.
Jan. 20, 2026 College of Science Lecture Series explores the impact of science on humanity's future The 20th anniversary of the popular public lecture series will explore a variety of developments and disciplines with key roles to play in defining the next era of scientific discovery.
Jan. 16, 2026 U of A announces the Kyl Institute for National Security The forward-deployed research hub draws on institutional strengths to safeguard the country and honors University of Arizona alumnus and former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl.
Jan. 14, 2026 U of A partners with defense contractor team selected to compete for Golden Dome contracts The University of Arizona will team with Precise Systems, Inc., and others as Southern Arizona's strong national defense ecosystem applies its expertise to the space-based missile defense system project.
Jan. 12, 2026 U of A research expenditures exceed $1B, ranked among top 20 public universities The University of Arizona delivered more than $1 billion in total research activity in fiscal year 2024, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions.
