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Close-up image of a microchip or electronic wafer, showcasing its intricate grid-like structure and a green border detail, likely part of a memory array or semiconductor device. The image emphasizes precision and advanced technology components.
U of A engineers tackle energy usage in semiconductor technology

Dec. 5, 2024

Graphic of vulnerabilities present in prisons
New U of A postdoctoral researcher uses satellite data to examine climate risks in U.S. prisons

Dec. 5, 2024

This image shows a woman sleeping in bed while using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine for sleep apnea treatment. She is lying on her side with a nasal mask connected to the machine on a bedside table, surrounded by soft, patterned bedding.
Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study finds

Dec. 4, 2024

François Lanoë sitting in an archaeological excavation site holding a jawbone
How did humans and dogs become friends? Connections in the Americas began 12,000 years ago

Dec. 4, 2024

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Award-Winning Oral History Project Reflects Vaccine Hesitancy Across Generations

Dec. 2, 2024

cars on the road at night
ADOT launches tri-university Arizona Transportation Institute

Nov. 22, 2024

ABOR meeting
U of A research successes, financial improvements highlighted at ABOR meeting

Nov. 21, 2024

This image shows a woman smiling while working in a laboratory setting, looking into the eyepiece of a microscope. A computer screen in the background displays a vibrant, microscopic image, likely of a biological sample, alongside laboratory equipment and notes on the desk.
Study identifies potential new drug for Parkinson's-related cognitive decline, dementia

Nov. 21, 2024

A solar flare erupts from the sun's surface in this image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory
When trees 'talk:' Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms

Nov. 20, 2024

Soil
Hydrologists to transform climate projections with microbial data and artificial intelligence

Nov. 19, 2024

This image depicts a hillside with a large white letter "A" painted on it, surrounded by a winding road with several cars parked along the way. In the background, there is a vast cityscape extending into rolling desert mountains, under a partly cloudy sky.
U of A center blends training and tradition to support health care providers in Native American communities

Nov. 19, 2024

Arden Holloway
Innovation Circle Student Spotlight: Arden Holloway

Nov. 18, 2024

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Math tutoring program prepares Native American students for STEM careers

Nov. 18, 2024

Ofelia Zepeda and Andrew McNair
Speaking to Community

Nov. 15, 2024

Image of Lisa Romero speaking with YWOI/WOI honorees
Women and young women of ‘Impact’ unite at inaugural event to foster connections and inclusivity

Nov. 15, 2024

Close-up of a person holding several yellow softgel capsules in cupped hands, with a light green background. The image suggests a focus on health, wellness, or supplements.
Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil

Nov. 14, 2024

A booth display for Freeport-McMoRan at an outdoor event. A large sign features an image of a woman in safety gear with the text 'We Are Freeport-McMoRan,' alongside a group of miners in high-visibility clothing and hard hats. Below, text describes Freeport-McMoRan as an international mining company committed to safely supplying essential metals for a greener future. In the background, two people in casual attire engage in conversation near the booth, with other tents and event structures visible.
$2.5M grant fuels workforce development through mining education

Nov. 13, 2024

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Improving water conservation and mitigating Arizona's heat island effect

Nov. 13, 2024

A man stands smiling in front of a large, colorful mural that depicts a historical and cultural scene with various figures, buildings, animals, and landscapes, likely representing a community or region's heritage. The artwork includes people in traditional and historical attire, with a Mexican flag visible on one of the buildings.
U of A faculty, students develop exhibit to celebrate Santa Cruz County

Nov. 12, 2024

A group of women holding their awards pose for a photo in front of a projector screen.
Gallery: 2024 Women of Impact awards ceremony

Nov. 12, 2024

Two smiling men stand beside a large telescope on a rooftop observatory with a mountain range in the background. The image highlights the telescope's size and design, with the open sky and cityscape visible behind them, suggesting a setting for astronomical research.
New 'spectral fingerprint' atlas of satellites aims to improve space security

Nov. 12, 2024

Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals

Nov. 7, 2024

VETS Center
Military Times ranks U of A among nation's top 5 universities for service members

Nov. 7, 2024

Group of five people wearing white lab coats standing in a laboratory setting. They are positioned in a line and smiling, with shelves of lab equipment visible on one side and a glass door in the background. The individuals appear to be part of a research team.
$2.1M aids U of A researchers in building chemical sensors to safeguard troops

Nov. 6, 2024

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