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Earth fills most of the image, a moody blue globe mostly covered with tiny blueish white clouds like carpet pile or sheep’s wool. In the foreground, the instrument panel is dark enough to be nearly in silhouette, like a city skyline. A tall thin rectangle juts up from the left side of the panel, like a tall building, which is part of the SamCam. In the center, a shorter, squatter polygon shape is the OLA instrument. A slightly lighter colored Y shape lays on its side in front of the OLA.

OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft takes selfie with Earth during flyby

The spacecraft of the U of A-led OSIRIS-APEX mission performed a "slingshot" maneuver around Earth as part of its journey to catch up with its mission target, asteroid Apophis.

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Boojum trees grow in a desert landscape, with the blue waters of the Gulf of California in the background.

Ecological winners: Why some species dominate the planet

Analyzing plant dispersion data from across the globe, researchers at the University of Arizona found that the most abundant species have adapted to tolerate a wide range of climates. Their findings could inform future conservation efforts.

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A portrait of Chris Augustine and Joe Harting

U of A startup breaks decades-long vendor lock-in with new mobile credentialing platform

New platform rethinks the student services ecosystem, allowing universities increased freedom to choose commercial ID card providers

A woman places her hand near a scar on her back shoulder

A type of immune cell could hold a key to preventing scar tissue buildup in wounds

Researchers in the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Surgery are uncovering new insights into how mechanical strain on cells affects healing.

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Outstanding Undergraduate Research Awardee Daniel Cervantes

Challenging Narratives Through History Research: SBS Outstanding Undergraduate Research Awardee Daniel Cervantes

Dec. 12, 2024

In this AI-generated illustration of Earth at the dawn of life, a distant volcano towers over a barren, shallow ocean shore. It is possible the earliest life forms evolved in such environments.

Study sheds light on origin of genetic code

Dec. 12, 2024

firefighters battling a wildland fire in the middle of a hilly grassland area

Trial by fire: U of A-developed tool cuts through the noise in wildfire management

Dec. 11, 2024

This image shows a group of nine individuals standing outdoors, posing for a photo in front of lush desert vegetation including cacti and other greenery. They are dressed in professional and business-casual attire, smiling and looking at the camera in bright daylight.

Nine students honored with Centennial Achievement Awards

Dec. 11, 2024

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Two U of A innovators elected to the National Academy of Inventors

Dec. 10, 2024

A drone image of the Harquahala valley

U of A to lead $12M study on underground carbon storage in Arizona

Dec. 9, 2024

Bear Down and Vote

U of A earns recognition for student voting engagement

Dec. 5, 2024

Close-up image of a microchip or electronic wafer, showcasing its intricate grid-like structure and a green border detail, likely part of a memory array or semiconductor device. The image emphasizes precision and advanced technology components.

U of A engineers tackle energy usage in semiconductor technology

Dec. 5, 2024

Graphic of vulnerabilities present in prisons

New U of A postdoctoral researcher uses satellite data to examine climate risks in U.S. prisons

Dec. 5, 2024

This image shows a woman sleeping in bed while using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine for sleep apnea treatment. She is lying on her side with a nasal mask connected to the machine on a bedside table, surrounded by soft, patterned bedding.

Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study finds

Dec. 4, 2024

François Lanoë sitting in an archaeological excavation site holding a jawbone

How did humans and dogs become friends? Connections in the Americas began 12,000 years ago

Dec. 4, 2024

Image of polio vaccine and medications

Award-Winning Oral History Project Reflects Vaccine Hesitancy Across Generations

Dec. 2, 2024

cars on the road at night

ADOT launches tri-university Arizona Transportation Institute

Nov. 22, 2024

ABOR meeting

U of A research successes, financial improvements highlighted at ABOR meeting

Nov. 21, 2024

This image shows a woman smiling while working in a laboratory setting, looking into the eyepiece of a microscope. A computer screen in the background displays a vibrant, microscopic image, likely of a biological sample, alongside laboratory equipment and notes on the desk.

Study identifies potential new drug for Parkinson's-related cognitive decline, dementia

Nov. 21, 2024

A solar flare erupts from the sun's surface in this image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory

When trees 'talk:' Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms

Nov. 20, 2024

Soil

Hydrologists to transform climate projections with microbial data and artificial intelligence

Nov. 19, 2024

This image depicts a hillside with a large white letter "A" painted on it, surrounded by a winding road with several cars parked along the way. In the background, there is a vast cityscape extending into rolling desert mountains, under a partly cloudy sky.

U of A center blends training and tradition to support health care providers in Native American communities

Nov. 19, 2024

Arden Holloway

Innovation Circle Student Spotlight: Arden Holloway

Nov. 18, 2024

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Math tutoring program prepares Native American students for STEM careers

Nov. 18, 2024

Ofelia Zepeda and Andrew McNair

Speaking to Community

Nov. 15, 2024

Image of Lisa Romero speaking with YWOI/WOI honorees

Women and young women of ‘Impact’ unite at inaugural event to foster connections and inclusivity

Nov. 15, 2024

Close-up of a person holding several yellow softgel capsules in cupped hands, with a light green background. The image suggests a focus on health, wellness, or supplements.

Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil

Nov. 14, 2024

A booth display for Freeport-McMoRan at an outdoor event. A large sign features an image of a woman in safety gear with the text 'We Are Freeport-McMoRan,' alongside a group of miners in high-visibility clothing and hard hats. Below, text describes Freeport-McMoRan as an international mining company committed to safely supplying essential metals for a greener future. In the background, two people in casual attire engage in conversation near the booth, with other tents and event structures visible.

$2.5M grant fuels workforce development through mining education

Nov. 13, 2024