Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer in firefighters May 13, 2024 Firefighters are diagnosed with prostate cancer at a rate 1.21 times higher than the general population, possibly because of chemical exposures, a new study finds. Read more at UArizona News Image
UArizona's Marcia Rieke wins $500,000 Gruber Cosmology Prize May 9, 2024 The award recognizes Regents Professor Rieke's work in infrared astronomy. Rieke led the development of the James Webb Space Telescope's Near Infrared Camera. Read more at UArizona News Image
Steward Observatory alumna Jane Rigby receives Presidential Medal of Freedom May 9, 2024 Jane Rigby, who received her doctoral degree from the UArizona Department of Astronomy in 2006, was recognized for her role in the success of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission and her longtime support of diversity and inclusion in science. Read more at UArizona News Image
Student entrepreneurs to sell goods and services through new online marketplace May 7, 2024 UArizona students are invited to showcase their creativity and grow their businesses on Student-Made Arizona, launching in the fall with support from Arizona FORGE. Read more at UArizona News Image
Good vibrations: New tech may lead to smaller, more powerful wireless devices May 3, 2024 What if your earbuds could do everything your smartphone can, but better? A new class of synthetic materials could allow for smaller devices that use less power. Read more at UArizona News Image
Geochemist Jay Quade elected to National Academy of Sciences May 1, 2024 Quade, a professor in the Department of Geosciences, was recognized for his work to provide a deeper understanding of Earth's past environments. Read more at UArizona News Image
University of Arizona mining, mineral expertise shines in Washington, D.C. April 26, 2024 The university convened key leaders across government, industry and academia on Capitol Hill to discuss sustainable production and cultivating the next generation workforce. Read more Image
Early trauma cuts life short for red squirrels. Climate change could make matters worse April 24, 2024 Life can be tough for young red squirrels living in the Canada's Yukon territory, where frigid winters, food scarcity and predators threaten their long-term survival. Scientists want to know what factors might protect young squirrels, especially as their environment becomes more impacted by climate change. Read more at UArizona News Image
Human activities have an intense impact on Earth's deep subsurface fluid flow April 23, 2024 Researchers have investigated how human activities impact Earth's deep subsurface, a zone hundreds of meters to several kilometers beneath the planet's surface. Read more at UArizona News Image
Every day is Earth Day at Biosphere 2 April 22, 2024 A desert ocean, Martian park and the hottest rainforest canopy on Earth can all be found at Biosphere 2, where researchers are studying the effects of climate change and exploring solutions for a better future. Read more at UArizona News Image