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A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration GOES-16 satellite image of Hurricane Dorian over the Atlantic Ocean in August 2019. The hurricane eventually reached Category 5 status. (Image: NOAA, GOES 16)

UArizona Experts Predict a Very Active Hurricane Season

April 19, 2020

A UArizona-led forecasting team predicts 19 named storms, 10 hurricanes and five major hurricanes during this year's Atlantic hurricane season.

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Quantum Entanglement Offers Unprecedented Precision for GPS and More

April 16, 2020

University of Arizona researchers are using quantum entanglement to detect radio frequencies with more sensitivity and accuracy than ever.

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University researchers looked for ways to address environmental and health concerns in local areas while partnering with community members directly impacted by these issues.

Making Citizen Science Accessible for All

April 15, 2020

Although socioeconomic factors affect countless other life outcomes, they do not predict the success of a citizen scientist, according to UArizona researchers working to make science accessible to communities living in the shadow of environmental contamination.

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Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union to Track Coronavirus

April 7, 2020

The newly formed Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union, or ACGU, which includes UArizona virus expert Michael Worobey, will use genomic sequencing to track the new coronavirus.

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Saturn and it's aurora. (Image: NASA)

What Makes Saturn's Upper Atmosphere So Hot

April 5, 2020

Analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft found a viable explanation for what keeps the upper layers of Saturn so hot: auroras at the planet's north and south poles.

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With advanced laboratory capabilities and expertise in coronavirus research, the University of Arizona Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Center is uniquely situated to conduct sewage surveillance for the coronavirus.

UArizona Tracking Coronavirus Through Wastewater Across US

April 1, 2020

UArizona researchers are testing wastewater across the country to trace coronavirus prevalence in communities and help public health officials better prepare for the future.

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Clockwise from the top: CEO Manny Teran, inventor Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy and mechanical designer Greg Jewell.

UArizona Invention May Help COVID-19 Patients Breathe Easier

March 31, 2020

Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson have invented a new respiratory-assist device that provides fast, safe relief to those who experience difficulty breathing.

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A Martian Mash Up: Meteorites Tell Story of Mars' Water History

March 29, 2020

Researchers probed Martian meteorites to reconstruct the red planet's chaotic history. Their findings suggest that Mars received water from at least two different sources early in its history.

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Charlotte Pearson holds the tree sample containing the light ring that might mark the date of the Thera eruption. (Photo: Mikayla Mace)

Tree Rings Could Pin Down Thera Volcano Eruption Date

March 29, 2020

New research provides context for the civilizations that existed throughout the Bronze and Iron Ages, and may provide a date for the infamous Thera volcano eruption in Greece.

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In response to a shortage of masks, researchers is working to design, 3D print and test masks for health care workers. Pictured is a mask prototype, fitted on a mannequin.

UArizona Team to 3D Print Medical Masks

March 26, 2020

In response to a shortage of personal protective equipment, UArizona researchers are working to design, 3D print and test masks for health care facilities.

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A group of researchers in the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences has turned to making hand sanitizer for health care workers.

UArizona Research Labs Produce Hand Sanitizer for Area Health Care Workers

March 25, 2020

Researchers in the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences are following WHO guidelines to produce hand sanitizer in the lab.

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Phrases made common amid the COVID-19 pandemic – such as "self-quarantine," "self-isolation" and "shelter-in-place" – have disparate interpretations. Some hear them and feel the need to hide out at home, while others think it's time to throw a party. (Graphic: Eddie Canto/Research, Innovation & Impact)

As COVID-19 Disrupts Lives, Words Matter

March 25, 2020

From podiums and podcasts to Tweets and TikTok videos, everyone is talking about COVID-19, but not everyone is using the same words to mean the same things.

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