Before global warming, was Earth cooling down or heating up? Feb. 20, 2023 Climate models and geologic archives are at odds over whether Earth gradually warmed or cooled over the past few thousand years. Researchers tackle this global "temperature conundrum" in a new paper. Read more at UArizona News Image
James Webb Telescope gives UArizona astronomers unprecedented glimpses into stellar nurseries Feb. 17, 2023 With NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, researchers are observing star formation in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution at infrared wavelengths. Read more at UArizona News Image
College of Science PhD candidate Caden Howlett shares his love for geosciences and astronomy one social media post at a time Feb. 16, 2023 With more than 100K followers on Instagram and tens of thousands of views on Youtube, Geosciences PhD candidate Caden Howlett is sharing his love for the sciences to audiences everywhere. Read more Image
Message from Dean Garzione – February 2023 Newsletter Feb. 13, 2023 Updates from Dean Garzione on the Myth Busting Science Lecture Series, UA Giving Day, and more. Read more Image
The ants go marching … methodically Feb. 9, 2023 Most biologists have assumed that ants wander aimlessly around a new environment. New UArizona research suggests that at least one species of rock ant actually searches in a more methodical way. Read more at UArizona News Image
Economic impact of UArizona space sciences rivals that of Super Bowl Feb. 8, 2023 University of Arizona space sciences activities generate more than $560 million every year for the local economy, according to an economic impact report delivered by Rounds Consulting Group. Read more at UArizona News Image
Five UArizona researchers named AAAS Fellows Jan. 31, 2023 Five UArizona faculty members have been named AAAS Fellows, a distinct honor in the scientific community bestowed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. From using microbes to combat allergies to turning insects into food, the university's newest AAAS Fellows represent a broad range of research expertise. Read more at UArizona News Image
College of Science to host myth-busting lecture series Jan. 25, 2023 During the annual College of Science lecture series, university experts will delve into aging, computer technology, climate change and COVID-19, and discuss how science can help sort fact from fiction. Read more at UArizona News Image
How your mood affects the way you process language Jan. 12, 2023 When you're in a bad mood, you might be quicker to spot inconsistencies in things you read, a new University of Arizona-led study finds. The study, published in Frontiers in Communication, builds on existing research on how the brain processes language. Read more at UArizona News Image
What it would take to discover life on Saturn's icy moon Enceladus Dec. 20, 2022 The mystery of whether microbial alien life might inhabit Enceladus, one of Saturn's 83 moons, could be solved by an orbiting space probe, according to a UArizona-led study. Read more at UArizona News Image