News

Maps of Earth's temperature and rainfall 56 million years ago could provide insight into the planet's future as carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increase.

Early in its history, the red planet likely would have been habitable to methanogens – microbes that make a living in extreme habitats on Earth. But climate change driven by Martian life might have contributed to making the planet's surface uninhabitable early on.

The University of Arizona and larger Tucson community are mourning the loss of hydrology and atmospheric sciences department head and professor Thomas Meixner, who worked to educate the next generation of water researchers and make our world's most precious resource safer for all.

Shock-darkened meteorites are characterized by dark veins. Planetary scientists have been unable to pinpoint a nearby asteroid source of these meteorites – until now.

Dr. Klein was recognized for the theoretical development of the field-particle correlation technique and its application to spacecraft measurements directly showing that Landau damping heats electrons in turbulent plasmas that comprise Earth's magnetosheath.

Dr. Craig Sheedy, a National Champion and current assistant medical director at Northwest Medical Center in Arkansas, was a model student and athlete during his time at the University of Arizona back in the mid-to-late 2000s.

Researchers at UArizona and Penn State University are drawing inspiration from bacteria under the sea to develop technology capable of capturing and repurposing methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas.

The College of Science is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring some of the College’s outstanding faculty with Hispanic roots. Our next featured faculty member is Dr. Ulises Ricoy, an Associate Research Scientist and Faculty Director in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science department.

Yeast cells and human immune system cells rely on similar chemical reactions to know when to grow. Scientists have identified differences between the cell types that could help with the development of antifungal drugs.