Image Even antisocial squirrels swap microbes, revealing hidden connections at risk Aug. 8, 2025 U of A-led research shows evidence of social microbial transmission in a solitary species, which could help us better understand how microbes are exchanged in humans. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Alpha Centauri, sun's closest stellar neighbor, likely harbors giant planet Aug. 7, 2025 New observations that U of A astronomers helped make with the James Webb Space Telescope solidify previous hints of a giant planet orbiting the sun's closest neighbor. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Even antisocial squirrels swap microbes, revealing hidden connections at risk Aug. 5, 2025 All animals–including humans–are home to trillions of microbes that are crucial to health. Many of these microbes spread socially, relying on close contact or cohabitation. But what happens when those social routes don’t exist? Read more
Image Tree ring study reveals Western Apache fire management practices buffered climate effects Aug. 4, 2025 Research shows small, frequent fires by mobile hunter-gatherer groups controlled landscape-scale fire activity. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Neuroscience VIP course strengthens STEM identity, boosts student success Aug. 1, 2025 A study led by the University of Arizona finds that immersive, multi-semester undergraduate research experiences can significantly enhance student confidence, scientific identity, and career readiness—especially for those pursuing degrees in neuroscience and the biological sciences. Read more
Image Breakthrough in Quantum Imaging: First ever low-temperature nanoscale view of exciton spectra July 30, 2025 In a new study, researchers have captured the first-ever nanoscale, low-temperature optical images of exciton spectra, opening new doors to the future of quantum material applications. Read more
Image Tiny fossil suggests spiders and their relatives originated in the sea July 22, 2025 Finely preserved brain features in a tiny marine arthropod fossil suggest that arachnids – spiders and their close kin – may have first evolved in the ocean rather than on land, challenging conventional wisdom. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image NSF funds University of Arizona effort to sharpen view of the cosmos July 16, 2025 The project enhances LBT’s visible-light capabilities, advancing U.S. leadership in next-gen astronomy. Read more
Image Did a meteor impact trigger a landslide in the Grand Canyon? July 15, 2025 The meteor impact that created one of Arizona's most recognizable landmarks and the wood and sediments found in a cave in the Grand Canyon are strikingly similar in age. A new study involving a U of A dendrochronologist suggests they could be related. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image An emissary from interstellar space July 9, 2025 Discovered only a week ago, comet 3I/ATLAS is only the third known visitor from outside the solar system. U of A astronomer Carson Fuls explains what makes the comet special – and why we can only guess where it came from. Read more at University of Arizona News