Image NASA's Pandora mission one step closer to probing alien atmospheres, with mission operations based at U of A Jan. 16, 2025 The exoplanet mission, which will study of at least 20 known planets orbiting distant stars, has cleared an important milestone with the completion of its spacecraft bus. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image 'Ghost towns' of the universe: Ultra-faint, rare dwarf galaxies offer clues to the early cosmos Jan. 15, 2025 Three newly discovered dwarf galaxies in an isolated region of space show evidence of star formation being cut short by events in the early universe. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Southwest's largest Hank Willis Thomas exhibition, 'LOVERULES,' set to open at U of A Museum of Art Jan. 13, 2025 The exhibition, which opens Jan. 18, features 90 works by leading contemporary artist Hank Willis Thomas, examining themes of social justice, identity and visual culture. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image CDC awards $1.25M to U of A engineers retooling mine production and safety Jan. 9, 2025 The grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will support U of A researchers' work to improve safety and productivity in the mining industry. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Bridging the divide: How U of A students are shaping Tucson's anti-poverty solutions Jan. 7, 2025 High housing costs and ongoing financial instability make it difficult for many living in Tucson to cover basic expenses or manage unexpected emergencies, according to data collected by U of A students. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Beyond the 'Dragon Arc,' a treasure trove of unseen stars Jan. 6, 2025 Taking advantage of a cosmic "double lens," astronomers resolved more than 40 individual stars in a galaxy so far away its light dates back to when the universe was only half its present age. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Newly discovered 'kiss and capture' mechanism explains the formation of Pluto and its largest moon Jan. 6, 2025 Billions of years ago, two icy worlds collided. Rather than destroying each other in a cosmic catastrophe, they spun together like a celestial snowman, finally separating but remaining forever linked in orbit. This is how Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, originated, a U of A study finds. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A President Garimella names Francisco Garcia chief of staff to the president Jan. 6, 2025 University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella has selected Dr. Francisco Garcia as chief of staff to the president. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Elliott Cheu named interim U of A chief information officer Jan. 3, 2025 University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella announced the appointment of Elliott Cheu as interim Chief Information Officer. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson's movement disorders Jan. 2, 2025 U of A researchers have uncovered new findings about involuntary muscle movements that come with the long-term administration of the Parkinson's drug levodopa. Read more at University of Arizona News