Every second, more than 3,000 stars are born in the visible universe. Many are surrounded by protoplanetary disks – swirling "pancakes" of hot gas and dust, from which planets form. U of A researchers have obtain detailed insights into the forces that shape protoplanetary disks.

With financial support from the Provost Investment Fund, Physics created a transformative new studio space, allowing for more hands-on learning and collaborative experimentation opportunities for students.

The endowment honors the memory of Meixner, a renowned hydrologist and former head of the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences. McIntosh is as a University Distinguished Scholar, professor and associate head of the department.

A new U of A-led study combines data from ancient shells with advanced climate modeling to shed light on how El Niño weather patterns might change in a warming world.

Tree-ring data reveal that periodic shifts in strong winds high above Earth's surface have driven opposite climates in different parts of Europe for at least the past 700 years.

In the Best National Universities ranking, the U of A tied for No. 109 overall and tied for No. 52 among public universities – a six-spot increase for both. The university ranks No. 12 among colleges and universities designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions and No. 23 among state flagship universities.

U of A Regents Professor Dante Lauretta says he is "amazed by the discoveries we've made" since the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft delivered an asteroid sample to Earth last year.

They all bring so much richness to the university with their accomplishments, their drive, and their aspirations," said Dr. Rebecca Gomez, Assoc. Dean in the College of Science.

Dr. Meixner recruited Dr. McIntosh to U of A in 2006 and mentored her in establishment of their joint hydrochemistry laboratory. They developed and co-taught Fundamentals of Water Quality, a core course for students in HAS and across campus and served on each other’s student committees.

Earth has been and can be warmer than it is today, but humans and animals can't adapt fast enough to keep up with climate change, a new study finds.