Image Early Career U of A Scientist Receives Two Prestigious Awards March 4, 2025 Kyle Seyler, an assistant professor of optical sciences, has received prestigious grants from the Department of Energy and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for his research on quantum materials using ultrafast laser light. Read more
Image U of A ranks among world's best in physical sciences March 3, 2025 The U of A's physical sciences programs are ranked 50th in the world and 11th among U.S. public colleges and universities in Times Higher Education's World University Rankings by Subject. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image How next-gen telescopes could discover extraterrestrial oxygen Feb. 27, 2025 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. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Sharper image: U of A-built instrument reveals pictures of 'baby planets' Feb. 26, 2025 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. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image James Webb Telescope reveals planet-forming disks can last longer than previously thought Feb. 26, 2025 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. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image College of Science Lecture Series to explore the science of communication Feb. 25, 2025 The series, which begins March 6, will break down the complexities of communication across species, minds and the vast reaches of space. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Gallery: Fusion lecture provides energizing start to new series Feb. 19, 2025 Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, senior vice president for research and innovation, expressed his excitement surrounding future Distinguished Lecture Series events and hopes to host three or four each semester. See the photos
Image As glaciers melt faster, freshwater sources dwindle and sea-level rise accelerates Feb. 19, 2025 Between 2000 and 2023, glaciers collectively lost 7,211 billion tons of ice, contributing almost three quarters of an inch to global sea-level rise, a new study finds. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image The fire paradox: Tree-ring data shows wildfire activity has declined, not increased Feb. 17, 2025 Contrary to what people might think, North American forests are burning less, not more, finds a new study co-authored by U of A fire ecologist Donald Falk. Researchers say the absence of fire can contribute to more severe wildfires in the future. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A professors develop astronomy materials to aid visually impaired students Feb. 14, 2025 Steve Kortenkamp and Sunggye Hong created 3D-printed spacecraft models and other tools to help teach astronomy to visually impaired middle and high school students. Read more at University of Arizona News