Today U of A research finds improved weather forecasts could reduce heat deaths as climate warms Experts found that technological advancements could reduce U.S. mortality from heat by 18% to 25% in the year 2100.
April 9, 2026 Wild chimpanzees demonstrate rare instance of division and collective violence The study, which involved a University of Arizona primatologist, suggests that there is a profound link between shared space and group identity among chimpanzees.
March 23, 2026 Arizona vineyards produce a surprising variety of grapes in unexpected places A recent Cooperative Extension harvest analysis gives growers a more detailed picture of their industry than they've ever had.
Feb. 18, 2026 Southern Arizona Heat Summit highlights youth voices while helping Tucson prepare for extreme heat The Southern Arizona Heat Planning Summit helps officials prepare for and protect vulnerable citizens during increasing extreme heat events and has led to an international reputation for excellence in heat planning and preparedness.
Feb. 17, 2026 Aim high, 'Bear Down': U of A Air Force ROTC named best in the nation The University of Arizona Air Force ROTC program earned the title of best large detachment of the nation's 145 Air Force ROTC units.
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.
Dec. 18, 2025 Life on lava: How microbes colonize new habitats Taking advantage of a "natural laboratory" in Iceland, a research team from the University of Arizona studied how microbes colonize fresh lava flows as soon as they cooled.
Dec. 16, 2025 Climate change's hidden price tag: a drop in our income By linking decades of weather and income data, University of Arizona economist Derek Lemoine shows how routine temperature shifts have already become an economic force.
Dec. 8, 2025 New research links health impacts related to 'forever chemicals' to billions in economic losses A University of Arizona study finds that PFAS contamination imposes annual social costs of at least $8 billion.
Nov. 24, 2025 Ecological winners: Why some species dominate the planet Analyzing plant dispersion data from across the globe, researchers at the University of Arizona found that the most abundant species have adapted to tolerate a wide range of climates. Their findings could inform future conservation efforts.
