Image Why do we collect? U of A study shows it's about seeking structure Aug. 20, 2025 From vinyl albums to digital badges to experiences, new research out of the Eller College of Management suggests we collect to create order during turbulent times. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image College of Engineering team wins $5M to speed defense manufacturing Aug. 18, 2025 The college's Mach-X team, which specializes in hypersonics research, will use machine learning and 3D printing to make parts for aircraft that fly five times the speed of sound. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image $3.8M NIH grant will fund research into potential early COPD biomarker Aug. 14, 2025 A new study will investigate whether levels of the lung protein CC16 in childhood can predict risk of early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease later in life. Read more
Image Head-to-head against AI, pharmacy students won Aug. 13, 2025 A study showed that when compared with students, ChatGPT 3.5 was less likely to correctly answer questions on therapeutics exams focused on clinical applications and cases. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Even antisocial squirrels swap microbes, revealing hidden connections at risk Aug. 8, 2025 U of A-led research shows evidence of social microbial transmission in a solitary species, which could help us better understand how microbes are exchanged in humans. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Rebuilding nature’s blueprint to target cancer Aug. 7, 2025 A postdoctoral researcher is exploring how cantharidin, a natural toxin blister beetles use as a defense mechanism, could lead to safer and more effective cancer therapeutics. Read more at University of Arizona Health Sciences
Image Alpha Centauri, sun's closest stellar neighbor, likely harbors giant planet Aug. 7, 2025 New observations that U of A astronomers helped make with the James Webb Space Telescope solidify previous hints of a giant planet orbiting the sun's closest neighbor. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Leveraging research, industry expertise to speed biomedical breakthroughs Aug. 7, 2025 The new Center for Health and Technology pools assets throughout Arizona for widespread wins in device development. Read more at University of Arizona Health Sciences
Image Global network taps tree rings to study impact of tropical drought Aug. 5, 2025 A study involving U of A researchers shows that, while droughts appear to have had a modest impact on tropical tree growth in the past, that may not be the case for long. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Resource-poor neighborhood conditions may increase gestational diabetes risk Aug. 4, 2025 New research from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health showed that living in resource-poor neighborhoods may raise the risk of women developing diabetes during pregnancy, a condition with potential long-term effects on the health of both mother and child. Read more