Image Capturing and converting methane with bioreactors focus of $3.2M grant Sept. 29, 2022 Researchers at UArizona and Penn State University are drawing inspiration from bacteria under the sea to develop technology capable of capturing and repurposing methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas. Read more
Image New UArizona initiative to help communities harness the power of food as medicine Sept. 28, 2022 A new UArizona initiative will work to reduce diet-sensitive disease in vulnerable Arizona communities through culinary medicine — an emerging field that blends the art of cooking with the science of medicine and nutrition to prevent and manage chronic illness. Read more
Image Newly discovered protein could be used to produce life-saving antifungals Sept. 28, 2022 Yeast cells and human immune system cells rely on similar chemical reactions to know when to grow. Scientists have identified differences between the cell types that could help with the development of antifungal drugs. Read more
Image Steward Observatory lecture series celebrates 100 years Sept. 26, 2022 To mark the lecture series' 100-year anniversary, an evening celebration will include a presentation on the newest science to come out of the James Webb Space Telescope, a chance to peer at the sky through telescopes, recognition of a new endowed chair and the opening of Steward Observatory's visitor center. Read more
Image How a forest's smell could help scientists sniff out drought stress Sept. 21, 2022 Ever wonder what gives a forest its pine-fresh scent? The answer is the molecular compound pinene, naturally released by plants. A new study explores how and under what conditions plants emit pinene and other volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere. The results may help scientists detect when an ecosystem is in distress. Read more
Image UArizona Spacewatch discovered the larger of the twin asteroids targeted in NASA's upcoming DART mission Sept. 19, 2022 NASA's DART spacecraft will slam into an asteroid this month, and scientists will study how the impact affects its orbit around a larger, companion asteroid discovered by UArizona researchers in 1996. Read more
Image $2.5M gift from Boyce family establishes Mining and Geological Engineering Endowed Chair Sept. 15, 2022 The Gregory H. and Lisa S. Boyce Endowed Department Leadership Chair in Mining and Geological Engineering ensures a strong program for years to come. Due to a dollar-for-dollar match from the Lundin family, it will also benefit the new School of Mining and Mineral Resources. Read more
Image UArizona becomes US Space Command's first Academic Engagement Enterprise partner Sept. 13, 2022 The partnership will provide university faculty, students and other partners with a forum to collaboratively address pressing challenges of human security, exploration, development and settlement of space. Read more
Image UArizona opens its first tribal microcampus to serve the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Sept. 7, 2022 The microcampus's initial curriculum will include the Indigenous Governance Program courses jointly offered by the James E. Rogers College of Law and Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management and Policy. Courses will begin in October, and leaders plan to expand course offerings in the future. Read more
Image UArizona ranks 28 among top 100 universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2021 Sept. 7, 2022 The university held this same position in the 2020 report, indicating continued productivity in driving impact from research and innovation. The university had 86 patents issued last year. Read more