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.

Hidden Vaults in the Salt Beneath Our Feet

Arizona geologists are well aware of the energy storage potential hidden within the state's vast underground salt deposits—and so is the government.

U of A Health Sciences breaks ground on the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies

The center, known as CAMI, will help accelerate the development of new strategies to diagnose, prevent and treat cancers, infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions.

The science behind nature's blood seekers

From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects.