When trees 'talk:' Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms Today Analyzing tree-ring samples for spikes of naturally occurring radioactive carbon isotopes, a team led by U of A scientists has pinpointed the date of a massive solar particle eruption event that has long eluded researchers. Read more at UArizona News Image
Hydrologists to transform climate projections with microbial data and artificial intelligence Tuesday With funding from the Department of Energy, U of A researchers are working to revolutionize our understanding of how soil microbes influence climate change. Read more at UArizona News Image
Math tutoring program prepares Native American students for STEM careers Monday The Mentorship and Education in Science for Tucson program sends U of A juniors and seniors to local middle and high schools to provide one-on-one math tutoring to students. Read more at UArizona News Image
Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil Nov. 14, 2024 With a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, precision nutrition researchers will conduct a clinical trial to explore how ancestry and genetics affect the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids. Read more at UArizona News Image
Improving water conservation and mitigating Arizona's heat island effect Nov. 13, 2024 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
New 'spectral fingerprint' atlas of satellites aims to improve space security Nov. 12, 2024 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
$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