Image Quantum uncertainty tamed at the University of Arizona Oct. 6, 2025 Using pulses of ultrafast "squeezed" light, researchers have tracked quantum uncertainty in a process that could lead to faster, more secure communications and advanced quantum technology. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Biosphere 2’s latest mission: Learning how life first emerged on Earth – and how to make barren worlds habitable Oct. 6, 2025 Biosphere 2 has developed into a test bed for understanding how life transforms landscapes, from local areas to whole planets. Read more
Image University of Arizona professor Scott Saleska elected AGU Fellow Oct. 2, 2025 Saleska was nominated as a fellow for fundamental discoveries in the global ecology of carbon cycling in climate-critical ecosystems; creative innovation in methods that enabled such discoveries; and exemplary leadership in promulgating AGU values through commitment to inclusive international mentorship and bringing science to public policy. Read more
Image University of Arizona hydrologist Laura Condon awarded prestigious 2025 James B. Macelwane Medal Oct. 1, 2025 The medal is given annually to three to five early career scientists in recognition of their significant contributions to Earth and space science. Nominees are selected for the medal based on their depth and breadth of research, impact, creativity as well as service, outreach, and diversity. Read more
Image Physics Department receives estate gift to establish endowed scholarship honoring Dale and Jenny Shellhorn Sept. 30, 2025 These scholarships will be awarded to recipients of the Department’s three major graduate honors: the Graduate Service Award, the Graduate Teaching Award, and the Graduate Scholarship Award. Read more
Image U of A researchers reveal the importance of data choice in effective flood insurance Sept. 29, 2025 After testing five sources of flood data, their analysis found that combining or comparing data could improve disaster response and recovery. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image University of Arizona opens groundbreaking TIME Lab to link past and present Sept. 24, 2025 Run by a team of distinguished researchers, the lab aims to “date the undateable,” linking natural events like eruptions or droughts to human history. With a focus on student training and public outreach, the lab will officially launch this fall, pushing the boundaries of climate and cultural research. Read more
Image Extending tree-ring science from forests to oceans at the University of Arizona Sept. 22, 2025 Dr. Bryan Black, a forest ecologist at the U of A, applies tree-ring techniques to marine life to reconstruct centuries of environmental history. His research links ocean and terrestrial ecosystems, revealing climate patterns, human impacts like overfishing, and the interconnectedness of life. Read more
Image U of A earns top 5 ranking in bachelor's degrees conferred in military, legal, technology and languages categories Sept. 17, 2025 The University of Arizona ranks among the nation's best in conferring bachelor's degrees across several academic disciplines, according to a recent analysis by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image College of Science welcomes two 2025 Flinn Scholars Sept. 16, 2025 Two College of Science students have been named Flinn Scholars, Arizona’s most prestigious merit-based scholarship, awarded to just 20 students statewide each year. Read more