Image New species are now being discovered faster than ever before, study suggests Monday According to a team of researchers from the University of Arizona, new species are being discovered at a faster rate than ever before, one that far exceeds extinction. These newly discovered species could be key in advancements within medicine and technology. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image University of Arizona hosts inaugural Quantum Research Initiative Workshop Dec. 19, 2025 The event brought together faculty from across the University of Arizona to present their current quantum research efforts, exchange ideas, and highlight unique expertise and facilities available on campus. Read more
Image Life on lava: How microbes colonize new habitats Dec. 18, 2025 Taking advantage of a "natural laboratory" in Iceland, a research team from the University of Arizona studied how microbes colonize fresh lava flows as soon as they cooled. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: MohammadHossein Rezaei Dec. 18, 2025 The College of Science is proud to recognize 10 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. MohammadHossein Rezaei is this semester's recipient from Computer Science and the Overall Outstanding Senior Award recipient from the college. Read more
Image Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? U of A study suggests it's common Dec. 17, 2025 A new paper suggests that a widely used questionnaire for triaging mental health symptoms could be giving providers poor data to inform treatment – and that a fix could be as simple as rewriting some of the questions. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Gamaliel Luna Ahumada Dec. 17, 2025 The College of Science is proud to recognize 10 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Gamaliel Luna Ahumada is this semester's recipient from Neuroscience. Read more
Image College of Science recognizes 10 outstanding seniors for fall 2025 semester Dec. 17, 2025 Ten exemplary graduating seniors in the College of Science were nominated by their home departments in recognition of their outstanding academic work, research participation, community engagement, extracurricular activities, leadership qualities, and more. Read more
Image OSIRIS-REx results from Ateroid Bennu were chosen as one of the top 10 "Breakthroughs of the Year” by the UK Physics World magazine Dec. 16, 2025 A sample of asteroid dirt brought back to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission contains amino acids and the nucleobases of RNA and DNA, plus brines that could have facilitated the formation of organic molecules, scanning electron microscopy has shown. Read more
Image Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Jasmine Meredith Dec. 16, 2025 The College of Science is proud to recognize 10 outstanding seniors who went above and beyond during their time as Wildcats. Jasmine Meredith is this semester's recipient from Molecular & Cellular Biology. Read more