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Jules Moutet

Solving renewable energy challenges with a new kind of nontoxic battery

Wednesday

With a startup called CarbeniumTec, researchers in the College of Science and the College of Medicine – Tucson aim to bring to market new technology that reimagines how electricity is stored.

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Rosie McClure

April 18, 2022

Rosie is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and a Minor in German Studies.

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College of Science Special Section in BizTucson Magazine

April 15, 2022

The College of Science was featured in the spring 2022 edition of BizTucson Magazine, showcasing the vast and diverse impact of the college across 15 departments, four schools and five major disciplinary areas of study.

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Coffee in pot

Researchers at Biosphere 2 will plant coffee trees to celebrate Earth Day

April 14, 2022

Coffee is the world's most traded product, and it is highly vulnerable to climate change. Researchers at Biosphere 2 are studying coffee plant sensitivity and how growing and bean processing conditions affect flavor.

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College of Science graduate programs recognized in US News rankings

April 13, 2022

"The ranking of our graduate and profession degree programs highlight the excellent research and educational support that our faculty and staff provide to ensure that our students are set up for success," said College of Science Dean Carmala Garzione.

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Astrocharlas Spanish Astronomy Lecture Series Returns April 25

April 11, 2022

Astrocharlas es una serie de charlas públicas de astronomía en el Observatorio Steward de la Universidad de Arizona que se realiza completamente en español. El tópico de semestre es El Telescopio Espacial James Webb: mirando hacia atrás en el tiempo.

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Drilling rig at Lake Magadi in the Kenyan Rift Valley

Study: Climatic variability might not drive evolutionary change as much as previously thought

April 11, 2022

A study combining climate change records with fossil evidence of mammals in Africa reveals that times of erratic climate change are not followed by major upheavals in evolution.

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Old Main Regents 2022

ABOR votes to confirm 5 new UArizona Regents Professors

April 7, 2022

The Arizona Board of Regents confirmed the appointments of Sama Alshaibi, Jean-Luc Brédas, Dr. Juanita Merchant, David Pietz and Dr. Donata Vercelli as Regents Professors.

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Artist's impression of Aurigae b, a gas giant estimated to be 9 times more massive than Jupiter.

Astronomers glimpse giant planet in its infancy

April 4, 2022

A team of astronomers including researchers from the University of Arizona has discovered evidence of a giant planet in the process of forming. This provides the first-ever look at the earliest stages of the formation of a gas giant planet, when it's still embedded in the disk of gas and dust surrounding its young host star.

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Scientist Spotlight: Debra Armand-Cade

April 1, 2022

Debra Armand-Cade is a senior academic advisor within the College of Science and CBC. Debra works closely with each of her students to guide them through their academic journeys and lends a helpful hand when they stumble upon a roadblock. 

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Increased heat and drought stunt tropical trees, a major carbon sink

March 31, 2022

UArizona researchers were leaders in a worldwide effort to understand tropical trees and their futures under climate change. They found that heat and drought slow the growth of these trees, which are major carbon dioxide absorbers.

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Jessica Tierney

Women in climate change: Jessica Tierney

March 30, 2022

Jessica Tierney is a contributing author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report. She studies past climate change to help society better prepare for the future.

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Group photo over Zoom

Science diplomacy students present climate strategy to State Department

March 24, 2022

The Department of State's Diplomacy Lab gives college students the opportunity to present their recommendations on various topics. Two UArizona classes teamed up in the fall to participate in the program for the first time.

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