Image Extinction rates have slowed across many plant and animal groups, study shows Wednesday The first analysis of recent extinctions across plants and animals finds that, contrary to previous studies, the rate at which many groups of organisms have gone extinct has declined over the last 100 years. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A-led research team will study how soil microbes could make or break hydrogen's clean energy promise Wednesday Soil microbes consume 80% of atmospheric hydrogen - but will they adapt fast enough to handle leaks from tomorrow's hydrogen infrastructure? A new research project aims to find out with a $1.7M National Science Foundation grant. Read more
Image From gift to galaxy: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium turns 50 Monday Founded in 1975, Flandrau has inspired generations of curious minds with exciting planetarium shows, curiosity-quenching science exhibits, community programs and resources for teachers and students of all ages. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Study finds humans outweigh climate in depleting Arizona's water supply Oct. 16, 2025 University of Arizona researchers evaluate the impact of pumping on groundwater levels using data spanning millennia. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image University of Arizona researchers explore how navigation shapes the brain Oct. 15, 2025 University of Arizona researchers are uncovering how learning to navigate and remember spaces reshapes the brain’s internal communication systems. Read more
Image University of Arizona ranked top online Bachelor of Science in Biology degree by Forbes Oct. 13, 2025 The program was also designated the best online option for experiential learning opportunities, recognizing its innovative blend of online coursework, hands-on labs, active learning components, and research opportunities. Read more
Image University of Arizona attomicroscope wins Microscopy Today Award: Exploring electron motion from quantum worlds to human health Oct. 13, 2025 To explain the attomicroscope, Dr. Hassan breaks its inner workings down to what everyone knows best – their cellphones. Just as smartphones let us capture our life processes' secrets in high definition, his device captures electrons in motion. Read more
Image College of Science receives 'Award For Campus Collaboration' in partnership with Tech Launch Arizona Oct. 9, 2025 Under the leadership of Dean Carmala “Carmie” Garzione, the College of Science has become a model of collaboration and innovation, fostering a culture where basic research is not only celebrated but actively translated into real-world impact. Read more
Image U of A ranked No. 1 in the Southwest and recognized as a top 25 public university by Times Higher Education Oct. 9, 2025 Times Higher Education highlighted the university's strengths in research quality and physical sciences in its latest ranking of the world's top universities. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image The moon's biggest impact crater made a radioactive splash Oct. 8, 2025 New analyses of the largest impact crater on the moon reveal unexpected insights into its tumultuous past. They also suggest that once astronauts return to the moon, they will have access to a veritable gold mine of scientific clues. Read more at University of Arizona News