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Welcome to another great year at the University of Arizona!

When the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft delivers a sample from asteroid Bennu to Earth on Sept. 24, it will launch decades of scientific investigation. Mission principal investigator Dante Lauretta is most excited to shed light on the origins of life on Earth.

Researchers have found that the bees, which cut bits of leaves for their nests, prefer leaves that harbor the common mold Aspergillus, which may help enhance the insects' health and survival.

The College of Science is pleased to welcome two new members to its Development Office and share the appointment of another member to a new role.

A new image of the massive El Gordo galaxy cluster, taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, shows 62 distorted galaxies behind the cluster.

The findings could have implications for treating patients with brain damage and cognitive impairments, including those who have experienced seizures, stroke and Parkinson's disease.

While the hearings brought attention to UAPs and could lead to more reporting from people who work in the military and aviation, the testimonies did not produce evidence to fundamentally change the understanding of UAPs.

Astronomers have discovered more than 5,000 planets outside of the solar system to date. The grand question is whether any of these planets are home to life. To find the answer, astronomers will likely need more powerful telescopes than exist today.

The Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center received a $7.8 million grant to further research on environmental and health challenges in the Southwest.