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

Wednesday

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

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Wednesday

The rings inside trees are beginning to tell a different story

Tuesday

Hydrologists to transform climate projections with microbial data and artificial intelligence

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Math tutoring program prepares Native American students for STEM careers

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UArizona again ranks No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics, top 20 among public research universities

Dec. 6, 2023

For the fifth consecutive year, the university is ranked among the nation's top 20 public research universities, according to the National Science Foundation.

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: T. Genevieve Bergin

Dec. 5, 2023

This fall, each department in the University of Arizona's College of Science nominated an outstanding senior who went above and beyond during their time as a Wildcat. We are pleased to share their stories as they reflect on their time at UArizona. Next up in the senior spotlight series is T Genevieve Bergin in the Department of Geosciences.

Nine UArizona students receive Centennial Achievement Awards

Dec. 5, 2023

The annual awards, given to both undergraduate and graduate students, recognize recipients' outstanding achievements and commitment to their community and families.

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Vatsav Sethupathi

Dec. 5, 2023

This fall, each department in the University of Arizona's College of Science nominated an outstanding senior who went above and beyond during their time as a Wildcat. We are pleased to share their stories as they reflect on their time at UArizona. Next up in the senior spotlight series is Vatsav Sethupathi in the Department of Computer Science.

Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Starlivia Kaska

Dec. 4, 2023

This fall, each department in the University of Arizona's College of Science nominated an outstanding senior who went above and beyond during their time as a Wildcat. We are pleased to share their stories as they reflect on their time at UArizona. First up in the senior spotlight series is Starlivia Kaska.

The 40-foot dish of the Arizona Radio Observatory 12-meter radio telescope on Kitt Peak is pointed at the sky, ready for a night of observing.

The case of the missing phosphorus: Astronomers find life ingredient at galaxy's edges

Nov. 29, 2023

The discovery of phosphorus in a molecular cloud at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy extends the presence of the element almost twice as far out as where it was known to exist.

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Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Damon Shorty

Nov. 17, 2023

The College of Science is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by featuring some of the College’s outstanding students with Native American roots. Our next featured student is Damon Shorty, a senior who is studying Statistics/Data Science and Sustainable Built Environments.

Blinking on a quiz show offers clues to human response under stress

Nov. 15, 2023

Footage from the British TV show "Mastermind" gave University of Arizona psychologists a chance to examine human physiology under conditions of stress that would be impossible to reproduce in the lab.

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Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Starlivia Kaska

Nov. 15, 2023

The College of Science is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by featuring some of the College’s outstanding students with Native American roots. Our first featured student is Starlivia Kaska, a senior studying Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences.