Image U of A partners on project combining AI, virtual reality and agriculture Sept. 13, 2024 Researchers from the U of A and Purdue University are developing VR-Bio-Talk, a tool that will let researchers work in virtual reality settings that mirror real agricultural environments. Read more at UArizona News
Image The molecular magic of mating Sept. 11, 2024 A U of A-led study suggests that the act of mating can cause bodily changes at a molecular level, offering new insights into the role of intimacy beyond reproduction. Read more at UArizona News
Image Preventing car battery fires with help from machine learning Aug. 29, 2024 One of the most critical safety concerns for electric vehicles is keeping their batteries cool, as temperature spikes can lead to dangerous consequences. Research from the College of Engineering proposes a new way to predict and prevent temperature spikes in lithium-ion batteries. Read more at UArizona News
Image First-year student chooses U of A as launchpad for NASA 'dream job' Aug. 26, 2024 Honors student Ilana Valenzuela is eager to study aerospace and mechanical engineering. "I genuinely wish there was infinite time to take every class," she said. Read more at UArizona News
Image U of A fraud detection startup NeuroID acquired by Experian Aug. 22, 2024 NeuroID, a global leader in fraud detection, was co-founded by Eller College professor Joe Valacich in 2015 and was named Tech Launch Arizona Startup of the Year in 2020. Read more at UArizona News
Image Freeze-frame: U of A researchers develop microscope that can see electrons in motion Aug. 21, 2024 Researchers believe their ultrafast microscope will lead to groundbreaking advancements in physics, chemistry, bioengineering, materials sciences and more. Read more at UArizona News
Image Animals with higher body temperatures are more likely to evolve into herbivores Aug. 19, 2024 Researchers discovered a link between body temperature and plant-based diets that could reshape scientists' understanding of how animal diets evolve. Read more at UArizona News
Image Pesticide exposure linked to stillbirth risk in new study Aug. 13, 2024 Increased rates of stillborn births were seen among people who lived near areas where pesticides were used during their first trimester of pregnancy or pre-conception. Read more at UArizona News
Image $1.5M grant will build global network to prevent exploitation of Indigenous data Aug. 12, 2024 Researchers are establishing a framework that protects the way Indigenous data is collected and used around the world, thanks to a $1.5 million NSF grant. Read more at UArizona News