Pesticide exposure linked to stillbirth risk in new study Aug. 13, 2024 Increased rates of stillborn births were seen among people who lived near areas where pesticides were used during their first trimester of pregnancy or pre-conception. Read more at UArizona News Image
$1.5M grant will build global network to prevent exploitation of Indigenous data Aug. 12, 2024 Researchers are establishing a framework that protects the way Indigenous data is collected and used around the world, thanks to a $1.5 million NSF grant. Read more at UArizona News Image
Student internship offers taste of an AI-powered future Aug. 7, 2024 The inaugural AI Core + Design Lab Summer Internship partnered with local employers to place students in a fast-paced startup environment and teach them to use AI tools. Read more at UArizona News Image
U of A researcher featured in Netflix film 'Inside the Mind of a Dog' Aug. 7, 2024 Emily Bray, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, helps peel back the layers of canine cognition in a new Netflix documentary narrated by Rob Lowe. Read more at UArizona News Image
Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone Aug. 6, 2024 A U of A startup was awarded funding to adapt a canine Valley fever vaccine for humans. Some of the money will be earmarked for the university, a leader in Valley fever research. Read more at UArizona News Image
New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID Aug. 5, 2024 Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies on long COVID to examine the number of people affected, underlying mechanisms of disease, symptoms and treatments. Read more at UArizona News Image
New Biosphere 2 tour app gives K-12 students a deeper look at the science under the glass July 31, 2024 The new app features videos, animations and a modeling activity to help students more readily grasp the scientific concepts they learn in the classroom. Read more at UArizona News Image
Study finds large gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain July 30, 2024 Adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than others, yet they access mental health care at lower rates, a new study finds. Read more at UArizona News Image
U of A had record number of inventions in FY24 July 29, 2024 Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, TLA received 307 new inventions, filed 367 patents, launched nine startups, and executed 75 licenses and options for U of A inventions. Read more at UArizona News Image
U of A innovation powerhouses merge to boost Arizona impact July 25, 2024 Tech Launch Arizona and Arizona FORGE combine forces to further integrate student engagement into the university’s innovation ecosystem. Read more Image