Life may have thrived on Mars, until climate change caused its demise

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October 13, 2022

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Life may have thrived on early Mars, until it drove climate change that caused its demise

Early in its history, the red planet likely would have been habitable to methanogens – microbes that make a living in extreme habitats on Earth. But climate change driven by Martian life might have contributed to making the planet's surface uninhabitable early on.

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Message from President Robbins on campus security

In the wake of last week's shooting, the university will retain recognized independent external experts in security and threat assessments to begin a comprehensive review of all aspects of campus safety.

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Gun culture expert Jennifer Carlson awarded MacArthur Fellowship

Sociologist Jennifer Carlson has spent over a decade examining the politics of guns in American life. She is one of 25 selected this year for a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, often referred to as a "genius grant."

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UArizona again named Fulbright HSI Leader

The Fulbright HSI Leader designation recognizes Hispanic-Serving Institutions for promoting Fulbright opportunities on campus and for noteworthy engagement with Fulbright exchange participants.

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Scientists identify potential source of 'shock-darkened' meteorites, with implications for hazardous asteroid deflection

Shock-darkened meteorites are characterized by dark veins. Planetary scientists have been unable to pinpoint a nearby asteroid source of these meteorites – until now.

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Capturing and converting methane with bioreactors focus of $3.2M grant

Researchers at UArizona and Penn State University are drawing inspiration from bacteria under the sea to develop technology capable of capturing and repurposing methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas.

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Spanish-language television provides window into Hispanic heritage

President's Postdoctoral Fellow Carlos Parra is working on a book about the rise of Spanish-language television in the United States. The first Spanish-language station in the U.S. was established in 1955.

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