Aug. 15, 2018 Dating the Ancient Minoan Eruption of Thera Using Tree Rings New University of Arizona-led research uses tree rings to shed light on discrepancies between archeological and radiocarbon evidence in dating the ancient volcanic eruption of Thera.
Aug. 8, 2018 Does Rain Follow the Plow? There are many factors that play a role in whether or not it rains, and UA researchers say human activity such as cultivating agricultural fields may be one of them.
Aug. 8, 2018 UA Scientists Gear Up to 'Touch the Sun' Researchers in the UA Lunar and Planetary Lab are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Parker Solar Probe, the first attempt to get close to the sun and study the solar wind at its source.
Aug. 3, 2018 Astronomers Uncover Clues to the Star that Wouldn't Die Data obtained by a clever technique that can detect light echoes hint at why Eta Carinae, the most luminous and massive star in the Milky Way, erupted like a supernova, yet survived.
July 31, 2018 Queen Bees and the Microbial Fountain of Youth UA students hope honey bees can serve as model systems to discover clues about how genetics, gut bacteria and diet influence aging in humans.
July 31, 2018 A Calmer Horse is Just a Sniff Away Two years after her graduation, Isabelle Chea's undergraduate thesis on equine aromatherapy has been reborn as a published research paper in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.
July 27, 2018 UA Breaks Technology Commercialization Records The UA has met or surpassed expectations in technology commercialization for the fiscal year 2018, as Tech Launch Arizona continues to enhance the impact of UA research for the public.
July 20, 2018 Metal Mining Waste Focus of $3.27M UA Superfund Research Program Five colleges at the University of Arizona are studying human and environmental risks and developing practical solutions for the mining industry and health professions.
July 25, 2018 UA Students Find Foundations for Galaxy's Most Massive Stars University of Arizona astronomy students searched 101 massive clouds of gas to find those that may be in the first phases of forming massive stars.
July 18, 2018 International Businesswoman Credits UA for Career Success Zlática Kraljevic carried the lessons she learned at the UA to a far-reaching career that has spanned multiple industries, from energy services to global consulting and education.