NASA honors UArizona Regents Professors, alumna for contributions to space exploration and astronomy May 24, 2023 Regents Professors Marcia and George Rieke and UArizona alumna Jane Rigby were recognized for their accomplishments in astronomy and key contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope. Read more at UArizona News Image
Nearby planetary system seen in breathtaking detail May 8, 2023 A new Webb Space Telescope image of the bright, nearby star Fomalhaut reveals its planetary system with details never seen before, including nested concentric rings of dust. These belts most likely are carved by the gravitational forces produced by embedded, unseen planets. Read more at UArizona News Image
Expectant lemur dads see hormonal changes in response to pregnant mates, poop shows Feb. 21, 2023 The increase in estradiol may help prepare the lemurs for fatherhood, according to new University of Arizona-led research. Read more
Before global warming, was Earth cooling down or heating up? Feb. 20, 2023 Climate models and geologic climate archives are at odds over whether Earth gradually warmed or cooled over the past few thousand years. The most comprehensive evaluation of evidence supports a cooling trend that lasted until industrialization kicked off the current warming trend. Read more Image
UArizona helps launch archive sharing stories of detained immigrants Feb. 20, 2023 A group of University of Arizona faculty members and their community partners are preparing to launch a public archive containing the stories of asylum seekers and undocumented migrants incarcerated in Arizona. Read more
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
Center for Creative Photography events will celebrate 'The Linda McCartney Retrospective' Feb. 16, 2023 The Center for Creative Photography is planning a semester of programming to coincide with the opening of the Linda McCartney Retrospective exhibit, which opens Feb. 25. The programming includes series of lectures, musical performances and more. Read more
UArizona researchers awarded $1.2M to explore farming at existing solar power sites Feb. 15, 2023 A $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports a UArizona agrivoltaics project that will examine how crop production and livestock grazing can flourish at existing commercial solar farms. Read more Image
What makes a Black protest song? History suggests it can depend on who's listening Feb. 14, 2023 Tyina Steptoe, associate professor of history, discusses how songs became tools in Black protest movements, sometimes by accident. She also shares a playlist of some of her favorite tracks, spanning blues, jazz, hip-hop and more. Read more Image
Ukrainian startups join UArizona Center for Innovation through Department of State partnership Feb. 13, 2023 Four Ukrainian startups are calling the University of Arizona Tech Park home for six months. They will receive training and support through the Center for Innovation as they explore market expansion opportunities in the United States. Read more Image