Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil Thursday Researchers are investigating how ancestry and genetics shape the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids. Read more at UArizona News Image
$2.5M grant fuels workforce development through mining education Wednesday Funding will support the development of K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and inspire students to pursue the mining industry. Read more at UArizona News Image
Improving water conservation and mitigating Arizona's heat island effect Wednesday Researchers from the U of A and ASU this week showcased new techniques to improve urban water use practices. Their work was supported by the Smart Tree Watering Regents' Research Grant. Read more at UArizona News Image
U of A faculty, students develop exhibit to celebrate Santa Cruz County Tuesday The "Beyond Fronteras" exhibit at the Historic 1904 Santa Cruz County Courthouse includes photos, videos, paintings and essays about the area's history, culture and people. Read more at UArizona News Image
New 'spectral fingerprint' atlas of satellites aims to improve space security Tuesday U of A researchers have created the first astronomical equivalent of a fingerprint database for satellites, a critical first step toward easily identifying human-made objects in the increasingly crowded geostationary orbit. Read more at UArizona News Image
New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals Nov. 7, 2024 Animals use vibrant colors to attract mates or warn predators. A recent study finds that there has been a dramatic explosion of color signals in the last 100 million years. Read more at UArizona News Image
Military Times ranks U of A among nation's top 5 universities for service members Nov. 7, 2024 The U of A climbed two spots to No. 4 overall and No. 3 among public universities in the latest edition of the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2024 ranking. Read more at UArizona News Image
$2.1M aids U of A researchers in building chemical sensors to safeguard troops Nov. 6, 2024 Researcher Judith Su will use the funding to build a handheld version of her FLOWER device that can detect trace chemicals and enhance safety for military personnel. Read more at UArizona News Image
U of A celebrates fourth year as Fulbright HSI Leader Nov. 5, 2024 The U.S. Department of State has again recognized the U of A for its commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution to fostering international educational exchange and engagement. Read more at UArizona News Image
Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops Nov. 4, 2024 Widespread planting of transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests, including the corn earworm. Researchers are studying a genetic factor that may play a role. Read more at UArizona News Image