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Ray traced images of Sagittarius A*

Black hole scientist: 'Wherever we look, we should see donuts'

May 11, 2022

UArizona astrophysicists Feryal Özel and Dimitrios Psaltis identified Sagittarius A* as an ideal target black hole more than 20 years ago. They call it a "Goldilocks black hole," with an environment "just right" for capturing an image.

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Image of Sagittarius A* (or Sgr A* for short), the first direct visual evidence of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.

UArizona astronomers lead efforts that reveal the black hole at the heart of our galaxy

May 11, 2022

After years of anticipation, the international Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration presented the first image of the black hole located at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy, called Sagittarius A*. Scientists had previously suggested the presence of a black hole at this location, but there was no direct visual evidence until now. 

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NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy during a visit to UArizona

NASA deputy administrator: UArizona a 'crown jewel' for the US

May 5, 2022

During a visit to campus, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discussed some of the space agency's most ambitious and impactful space missions with the UArizona early-career scientists who pursue them.

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an elderly woman touching her neck

Researchers find link between Parkinson's gene and vocal issues that could lead to earlier diagnosis

May 3, 2022

Parkinson's disease is perhaps best known for its movement-related symptoms, but it can also hinder vocal production. New research suggests that a specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind those vocal issues – a finding that could help lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment for Parkinson's patients.

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Illustration of a coronavirus particle

UArizona part of statewide collaboration that compiled 100,000 sequenced COVID genomes

May 2, 2022

The Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union, which was co-founded by renowned UArizona virus expert Michael Worobey, celebrates a major milestone on its mission to stay ahead of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as it evolves.

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An artist’s conception of a near-Earth asteroid orbiting the sun.

Planetary science decadal survey prioritizes UArizona-led planetary defense mission

May 2, 2022

A new decadal survey from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends NASA fully support NEO Surveyor, a space-based survey designed to discover and measure asteroids and comets that could pose an impact hazard to Earth. Amy Mainzer, a professor of planetary sciences, leads the effort. 

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Two volcanic craters as seen from above

Researchers home in on Thera volcano eruption date

May 1, 2022

Tree-ring, ice core and volcano experts teamed up to identify one of the most climatically impactful volcanic eruptions in 4,000 years – Aniakchak II. In the process, they narrowed down potential dates for the infamous Thera eruption.

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Hurricanes as seen from space

Experts predict this hurricane season will only be slightly above average

April 27, 2022

For the seventh year in a row, UArizona hurricane forecasters predict an above-average hurricane season, beginning June 1. Their forecast shows 14 named storms and seven hurricanes developing over the Atlantic Ocean.

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Terry Lundgren

$5M gift to revolutionize retail, establish virtual reality learning lab at UArizona

April 26, 2022

The contribution from UArizona alumnus Terry J. Lundgren and his wife, Tina, will fund collaborative research and education opportunities to provide innovative solutions to the retail challenges of the future.

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Colin Duggan, Jerzy Rozenblit, Gary Gill, Roman Lysecky and Sam Winchenbach

From connected cars to oil pipelines: Engineering innovators aim to protect 'Internet of Things'

April 25, 2022

Through UArizona startup BG Networks, engineering researchers are working to make cybersecurity for the "Internet of Things" more accessible for companies and organizations.

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Spacecraft firing thrusters near surface of asteroid

NASA gives green light for OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to visit another asteroid

April 24, 2022

The extended UArizona-led mission, dubbed OSIRIS-APEX, will study the near-Earth asteroid Apophis, which is expected to have a close encounter with Earth in 2029.

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Joel Berkson

Optical sciences researcher dishes up new method for measuring radio antennas

April 20, 2022

A UArizona doctoral student has developed a new way to precisely measure radio antennas used in astronomy and satellite communications. The technology has been licensed to startup Fringe Metrology.

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