How next-gen telescopes could discover extraterrestrial oxygen

Feb. 27, 2025

Interior view of the Giant Magellan Telescope at night.

The U.S. Giant Magellan Telescope and the European Extremely Large Telescope, both under construction in Chile, could transform scientists' quest for life beyond Earth.

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U of A ranks among world's best in physical sciences

The U of A is ranked among the world's best research and teaching programs in the physical science in Times Higher Education's World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

Sharper image: U of A-built instrument reveals pictures of 'baby planets'

An advanced imaging system developed at the University of Arizona boasts a shape-shifting mirror that delivers observing details typically reserved for space-based telescopes.

James Webb Telescope reveals planet-forming disks can last longer than previously thought

Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered that planet-forming disks of gas and dust around tiny stars live much longer than previously thought. The findings provide new insights into planet formation and the habitability of planets outside our solar system.