Do you like scary movies? U of A horror expert explores the hundred-year history of horror Oct. 30, 2024 The things that scare us have evolved over the years, and horror movies have adapted, says Orquidea Morales, an assistant professor in the School of Theatre, Film and Television. Read more at UArizona News Image
The science behind nature's blood seekers Oct. 30, 2024 From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects. Read more at UArizona News Image
Accomplished scientist and executive Díaz de la Rubia selected to lead U of A research enterprise Oct. 29, 2024 Tomás Díaz de la Rubia is the U of A's next senior vice president for research and innovation. He is expected to begin his appointment Nov. 11. Read more at UArizona News Image
U of A scientists have their eyes on Europa, Jupiter's mysterious, icy moon Oct. 28, 2024 U of A scientists will participate in many aspects of NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which will orbit Jupiter and make 49 flybys of its moon Europa to study the moon's icy shell and help researchers better understand what lies beneath. Read more at UArizona News Image
Escape the noise: Audiorama installation offers a space for rest and reflection Oct. 23, 2024 Arizona Arts Live's latest installation lets visitors escape the stress of daily life and relax with music, books and the sights and sounds of nature. Read more at UArizona News Image
Clinical study confirms tissue stiffening in breast cancer can drive metastasis Oct. 22, 2024 Spanish researchers evaluated tissues for fibrosis using MeCo Score, a diagnostic tool invented at the University of Arizona. Read more at UArizona News Image
U of A researchers to study how family dynamics impact mental health of Latinx LGBTQ youth Oct. 21, 2024 The five-year project will work with families in Arizona and Florida to develop new, culturally informed tools to support interventions. Read more at UArizona News Image
Testing begins at U of A for Giant Magellan Telescope's high-tech mirror support structure Oct. 16, 2024 For the first time, one of the Giant Magellan Telescope's primary mirror segments, produced at the U of A Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, has been integrated into a support structure that will maintain the mirror's shape once mounted on the telescope. Read more at UArizona News Image
No easy fix: Experts discuss bad election information and how to combat it Oct. 16, 2024 U of A College of Information Science experts explain why the election-related media has become so fraught with false information – and why there are only treatments, not solutions. Read more at UArizona News Image
Times Higher Ed, Research.com rank U of A among top 25 US public universities Oct. 11, 2024 Two recently released prestigious international rankings recognize the University of Arizona as a top-25 U.S. public research institution. Read more at UArizona News Image