Image Researchers find link between Parkinson's gene and vocal issues that could lead to earlier diagnosis May 4, 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. Read more
Image UArizona part of statewide collaboration that compiled 100,000 sequenced COVID genomes May 3, 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. Read more
Image Planetary science decadal survey prioritizes UArizona-led planetary defense mission May 3, 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. Read more
Image Researchers home in on Thera volcano eruption date May 2, 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. Read more
Image Experts predict this hurricane season will only be slightly above average April 28, 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. Read more
Image $5M gift to revolutionize retail, establish virtual reality learning lab at UArizona April 27, 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. Read more
Image From connected cars to oil pipelines: Engineering innovators aim to protect 'Internet of Things' April 26, 2022 Through UArizona startup BG Networks, engineering researchers are working to make cybersecurity for the "Internet of Things" more accessible for companies and organizations. Read more
Image NASA gives green light for OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to visit another asteroid April 25, 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. Read more
Image Freshwater habitats are fragile pockets of exceptional biodiversity, study finds April 21, 2022 Ponds, lakes, rivers and streams cover only a tiny fraction of Earth's surface, yet they are home to a comparatively large number of different species, finds a study led by UArizona ecologists. Read more
Image Optical sciences researcher dishes up new method for measuring radio antennas April 21, 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. Read more