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During Self-Quarantine, Dogs May Help Protect Mental Health

March 19, 2020

Isolation is known to have a negative impact on human health and wellness. Dogs, one UArizona expert says, may provide welcome emotional support during self-quarantine periods in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

As Pandemic Unfolds, Fear and Finance Collide

March 18, 2020

Scott Cederburg, associate professor of finance at the University of Arizona, explains the state of the economy—and what’s to come—as industries, investors, and consumers across the globe respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UArizona Faculty: Coming Together to Go Online

March 17, 2020

With all courses being taught fully online for the remainder of the semester, some faculty members are preparing for a first-time venture. One assistant professor quickly came up with a plan to give his colleagues a virtual hand.
The north wall and room block of Pueblo Bonito, the largest of the great houses in Chaco Canyon. Pueblo Bonito is considered widely as the center of the Chaco world. (Photo: Thomas Swetnam)

The Life and Death of One of America's Most Mysterious Trees

March 15, 2020

A symbol of life, ancient sundial or firewood? Tree-ring scientists studied a log unearthed almost a century ago and found it may have more mundane origins than previously thought.
An endowed chair in integrated pest management will honor John Palumbo, a cooperative extension specialist at the Yuma Agricultural Center, and his contributions to the Yuma community. (Photo by Carol Miller)

Endowed Chair Will Combat Insect Threats to Arizona Fields

March 11, 2020

Integrated pest management supports growers and increases farm profitability, while reducing human health risks and protecting natural resources. The endowed chair will honor John Palumbo, a cooperative extension specialist at the Yuma Agriculture Center, and his contributions to the Yuma community.
Tuvan throat singing originated in central Asia and has been practiced for generations.

Researchers Solve Mystery of Tuvan Throat Singing

March 9, 2020

In Tuvan throat singing, dual tones are produced simultaneously. The unique style of singing originated in central Asia, where Tuvans have been practicing for generations.
Mohammed Hassan, a University of Arizona assistant professor of physics and optical sciences, wants to be the first to photograph an electron in motion. "The idea of seeing something humans have never seen before drives me," Hassan said. (Photo: Chris Richards/Alumni Association)

Physicist Wins $1.1M to Photograph Electrons in Motion

March 9, 2020

An electron could travel the circumference of the Earth in 18 seconds flat. Mohammed Hassan, an assistant professor of physics and optical sciences, wants to be the first to image one.
Electrical and computer engineering professor Gregory Ditzler is a 2020 NSF CAREER Award recipient.

Electrical Engineer Trains Computers to Distinguish Between Friend and Foe

March 8, 2020

Gregory Ditzler, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is using a National Science Foundation grant to boost his research on machine learning.
Illustration of power, lighting and roving concepts operating in a lunar crater. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

Lunar Lasers and Cosmic Crops: NASA Funds UArizona Space Exploration Missions

March 4, 2020

NASA has awarded funding to research teams working on ways to find water and grow food in space. UArizona researchers are focusing on harvesting water from the lunar surface and microgravity crop production.
Adult crane flies live for two weeks, tops. (Photo: Daniel Stolte/UANews)

What's Up With All the Crane Flies?

March 4, 2020

A mass emergence of crane flies in Tucson has many people wondering what the creatures are and why they seemed to show up all at once. An insect expert has answers.
When brains of the fruit fly are labeled with an antibody binding to a protein required for learning and memory, its mushroom bodies light up when viewed under a microscope. Here, the mushroom bodies are superimposed onto an image of the fly brain. (Image: Gabriella Wolff and Nicholas Strausfeld)

The Brains of Shrimps and Insects are More Alike Than We Thought

March 2, 2020

Crustaceans share a brain structure known to be crucial for learning and memory in insects, a University of Arizona-led research team discovered.
Conceptual drawing of The Refinery, the first building at the University of Arizona Tech Park at The Bridges. (Photo courtesy of The Boyer Company and Swaim Associates Architects)

Development Starts at Tech Park at The Bridges

Feb. 26, 2020

The first building, known as The Refinery, will house the University of Arizona Applied Research Corp., Tech Launch Arizona and the UArizona Center for Innovation.