Astronomers see debris disk around young star Vega in unprecedented detail

Nov. 1, 2024

composite image of the dust disk surrounding Vega, consisting of the Hubble image and the James Webb image

Astronomers used the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to take an in-depth look at the debris disk surrounding Vega, a nearby star. Surprisingly, they found no obvious evidence of large planets plowing through the disk, as is common around other young stars.

New leadership, interstellar discoveries, dogs to the rescue: Top 10 U of A stories of 2024

From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024.

U of A epidemiologist works to improve domestic violence screening for pregnant women

U of A researcher received grant from National Institute of Child Health to increase screening measures for domestic violence to support pregnant women and women in their first year post partum.

U of A projects research expenditures surpassed $1B for FY 2024, joining a select group of US research institutions

The U of A delivered $955 million in total research activity last year, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions and remaining No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics. University officials project research activity exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 and are submitting the data to the National Science Foundation for review. The official number will be confirmed in the fall.