News Image Newly discovered 'kiss and capture' mechanism explains the formation of Pluto and its largest moon Jan. 6, 2025 Billions of years ago, two icy worlds collided. Rather than destroying each other in a cosmic catastrophe, they spun together like a celestial snowman, finally separating but remaining forever linked in orbit. This is how Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, originated, a U of A study finds. Read more at University of Arizona News Image New leadership, interstellar discoveries, dogs to the rescue: Top 10 U of A stories of 2024 Dec. 18, 2024 From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024. Read more at University of Arizona News Image U of A projects research expenditures surpassed $1B for FY 2024, joining a select group of US research institutions Dec. 17, 2024 The U of A delivered $955 million in total research activity last year, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions and remaining No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics. University officials project research activity exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 and are submitting the data to the National Science Foundation for review. The official number will be confirmed in the fall. Read more at University of Arizona News Image Study sheds light on origin of genetic code Dec. 12, 2024 Nearly all living organisms use the same genetic code, the building blocks of life. A new study suggests conventional wisdom about how the code evolved is likely flawed. Read more at University of Arizona News Image Trial by fire: U of A-developed tool cuts through the noise in wildfire management Dec. 11, 2024 The Burn Period Tracker tool provides real-time information on the number of hours per day that relative humidity is less than or equal to 20% – a metric informally known as the "burn period." The tool has been has been widely adopted by fire managers across the Southwest. Read more at University of Arizona News Image Two U of A innovators elected to the National Academy of Inventors Dec. 10, 2024 Shibin Jiang in optical sciences and Abhijit Mahalanobis in electrical and computer engineering were recognized for developing influential inventions in their fields. Read more at University of Arizona News Image U of A to lead $12M study on underground carbon storage in Arizona Dec. 9, 2024 U of A geoscientists are leading a $12 million feasibility study to characterize geologic locations suitable for carbon dioxide storage in the Harquahala basin west of Phoenix. Read more at University of Arizona News Image U of A engineers tackle energy usage in semiconductor technology Dec. 5, 2024 The National Science Foundation awarded $3.8 million to two projects involving U of A engineers developing solutions for the semiconductor energy dilemma. Read more at University of Arizona News Image Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study finds Dec. 4, 2024 Researchers found that guidance from experienced CPAP users helps sleep apnea patients stick to their treatment, improving sleep quality and health outcomes. Read more at University of Arizona News Image When trees 'talk:' Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms Nov. 20, 2024 Analyzing tree-ring samples for spikes of naturally occurring radioactive carbon isotopes, a team led by U of A scientists has pinpointed the date of a massive solar particle eruption event that has long eluded researchers. Read more at University of Arizona News Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
Image Newly discovered 'kiss and capture' mechanism explains the formation of Pluto and its largest moon Jan. 6, 2025 Billions of years ago, two icy worlds collided. Rather than destroying each other in a cosmic catastrophe, they spun together like a celestial snowman, finally separating but remaining forever linked in orbit. This is how Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, originated, a U of A study finds. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New leadership, interstellar discoveries, dogs to the rescue: Top 10 U of A stories of 2024 Dec. 18, 2024 From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A projects research expenditures surpassed $1B for FY 2024, joining a select group of US research institutions Dec. 17, 2024 The U of A delivered $955 million in total research activity last year, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions and remaining No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics. University officials project research activity exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 and are submitting the data to the National Science Foundation for review. The official number will be confirmed in the fall. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Study sheds light on origin of genetic code Dec. 12, 2024 Nearly all living organisms use the same genetic code, the building blocks of life. A new study suggests conventional wisdom about how the code evolved is likely flawed. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Trial by fire: U of A-developed tool cuts through the noise in wildfire management Dec. 11, 2024 The Burn Period Tracker tool provides real-time information on the number of hours per day that relative humidity is less than or equal to 20% – a metric informally known as the "burn period." The tool has been has been widely adopted by fire managers across the Southwest. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Two U of A innovators elected to the National Academy of Inventors Dec. 10, 2024 Shibin Jiang in optical sciences and Abhijit Mahalanobis in electrical and computer engineering were recognized for developing influential inventions in their fields. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A to lead $12M study on underground carbon storage in Arizona Dec. 9, 2024 U of A geoscientists are leading a $12 million feasibility study to characterize geologic locations suitable for carbon dioxide storage in the Harquahala basin west of Phoenix. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A engineers tackle energy usage in semiconductor technology Dec. 5, 2024 The National Science Foundation awarded $3.8 million to two projects involving U of A engineers developing solutions for the semiconductor energy dilemma. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study finds Dec. 4, 2024 Researchers found that guidance from experienced CPAP users helps sleep apnea patients stick to their treatment, improving sleep quality and health outcomes. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image When trees 'talk:' Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms Nov. 20, 2024 Analyzing tree-ring samples for spikes of naturally occurring radioactive carbon isotopes, a team led by U of A scientists has pinpointed the date of a massive solar particle eruption event that has long eluded researchers. Read more at University of Arizona News