Image Cosmic blowtorches: How quasars shut down star formation in the early universe Wednesday "Super quasars" – extremely bright galactic centers powered by supermassive black holes – are the likely culprits behind galaxies shutting down star formation long before they should have in the very young universe. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought-battered and nutrient-poor soils Wednesday Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the development of more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer dependence. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A Health Sciences colleges climb in national Blue Ridge rankings Wednesday Several University of Arizona Health Sciences colleges rose in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings as the university expanded its federal research footprint. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image The senior who turned one psychology class into a clinical career Tuesday Graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology this May, Aidan Rains started as a research assistant, became a preceptor, and will soon take on the role of a peer mental health coach. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Inside CatSat, the U of A student-led satellite mission Monday CatSat is a hands-on space mission that teaches students how quick problem solving helps prepare them for careers in the space industry. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A appoints Bodnar to lead mining, critical minerals institute April 30, 2026 Robert J. Bodnar will shape the vision, structure and long-term direction of the university's research initiative in mining, critical minerals and subsurface science and innovation. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Arizona Online grad forges path toward service of her ancestral lands April 29, 2026 Shannon Taylor, an Arizona Online student who attended from her home on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, sees her new expertise as a cartographer as a modern extension of the White Mountain Apache's role as homeland protectors. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Drone radar reveals buried glaciers on Earth, guiding the search for water on Mars April 28, 2026 U of A researchers launched drones equipped with ground-penetrating radar over debris-covered glaciers in Alaska and Wyoming that resemble buried ice deposits found on Mars. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Investigate the possibility of alien life at Flandrau's newest exhibit April 28, 2026 "Mysteries of the Cosmos: Life in the Universe" celebrates the secrets of space exploration and the U of A research and scientists looking for intelligent life beyond Earth. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Healthcare powered by AI, guided by human and community insight April 27, 2026 Big Idea Challenge researchers are combining advanced technology with community trust to bring life-saving clinical intuition to areas with gaps in care. Read more at University of Arizona News