Winds of change: James Webb Space Telescope reveals elusive details in young star systems

Oct. 4, 2024

This artist’s impression of a planet-forming disk surrounding a young star shows a swirling "pancake" of hot gas and dust from which planets form. Perpendicular to the disk and powered by magnetic fields, conical streams of gas blow out into space.

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Improving veterans' health through biomedical innovation, AI and implementation science

Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs about the need to turn biomedical advances into clinical solutions.

U of A students to compete at 2025 Regents' Cup

The public speaking competition, hosted by the Arizona Board of Regents, encourages civil and respectful discourse among students from Arizona's three state universities.

Arizona Mining Update

Arizona is playing a key role in national efforts to boost domestic mineral extraction. Recent developments include President Trump’s executive order to speed up U.S. mineral production and bipartisan legislation to include copper as a critical mineral. Arizona lawmakers are also pushing for policies to support mining and reduce foreign reliance.

The University of Arizona is advancing sustainable mining practices, improving mine safety with innovative technologies, and enhancing mining education through new initiatives like the Mining Schools Act of 2025. These efforts underscore Arizona’s leadership in the mining industry.