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U of A innovation drives $459.7M in annual economic impact for Arizona

A new independent economic impact analysis finds that Tech Launch Arizona generated $459.7 million in economic output and supported 3,070 jobs statewide in fiscal year 2025.

Read more at University of Arizona News

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Can an over-the-counter supplement help address cancer risk for firefighters?

Researchers and firefighters are working together to study whether a broccoli-derived supplement can help the body process harmful chemical exposures from fires.

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IRLabs donates high-tech microscope to U of A Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing

A million-dollar tool advances the university's research capacity and supports students pursuing careers in semiconductor manufacturing.

Read more at University of Arizona News

Cryogenic and Compressed Gas core facility

University of Arizona Core Facilities Highlights: Cryogenics & Gas Facility

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Ofelia Zepeda and Andrew McNair

Speaking to Community

Nov. 15, 2024

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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

U of A celebrates fourth year as Fulbright HSI Leader

Nov. 5, 2024

Close-up of an ear of corn with a green caterpillar crawling on the damaged end, where some kernels are missing. The corn kernels are yellow and orange, and the background is out of focus, with a natural, earthy tone.

Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops

Nov. 4, 2024

composite image of the dust disk surrounding Vega, consisting of the Hubble image and the James Webb image

Astronomers see debris disk around young star Vega in unprecedented detail

Nov. 1, 2024

Grand Challenges Research Building

Research reimagined: U of A celebrates new Grand Challenges Research Building

Oct. 30, 2024

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

Oct. 30, 2024

Halloween

The science behind nature's blood seekers

Oct. 30, 2024

Old Main building on the UArizona campus

Accomplished scientist and executive Díaz de la Rubia selected to lead U of A research enterprise

Oct. 29, 2024

Jupiter's moon Europa is seen in this photograph. Its grey, icy surface is criss-crossed by brownish ridges and valleys.

U of A scientists have their eyes on Europa, Jupiter's mysterious, icy moon

Oct. 28, 2024

A delegation from CNRS poses for a picture with U of A leadership.

French delegation focuses on collaborative projects during University of Arizona visit

Oct. 28, 2024

a medical professional helping a patient with a diagnostic machine in an exam room

Clinical study confirms tissue stiffening in breast cancer can drive metastasis

Oct. 22, 2024

A group of diverse individuals standing side by side, holding hands in solidarity. Many of them are draped in rainbow flags, symbolizing LGBTQ+ pride. The image focuses on their joined hands, emphasizing unity, while their faces are blurred in the background. The scene is bright, colorful, and filled with a sense of community.

U of A researchers to study how family dynamics impact mental health of Latinx LGBTQ youth

Oct. 21, 2024

Buddy Martin (center) inspects components inside the support cell with Giant Magellan Telescope engineers Tomas Krasuski (left) and Colby Gottschalk (right).

Testing begins at U of A for Giant Magellan Telescope's high-tech mirror support structure

Oct. 16, 2024

microgravity flight in Zero G

Inside a U of A center's mission to advance human spaceflight

Oct. 16, 2024