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Bacterial trial fails to demonstrate early asthma prevention

A national clinical trial led by researchers at the College of Medicine – Tucson found that treating young children with an oral bacterial extract did not reduce the risk of severe wheezing and respiratory illnesses that can precede asthma.

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Two celestial bodies, riddled with craters, are depicted crashing into each other. The impact throws up a ring of fiery, molten rock and sprays debris far out into the surrounding space.

Soft and stretchy or rock solid? New modeling study sheds light on how the Earth got its moon

Tuesday

Historically, computer simulations modeling collisions between protoplanetary bodies have treated them largely as fluids. A new study suggests taking into account the material strength of solid bodies drastically changes outcomes.

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Study: Generative AI succumbs to conversational misinformed pressure and argument

Sept. 4, 2026

U of A research assessed seven different generative AI language learning models. Their work reveals intrinsic limitations that might go undetected during one-off interactions.

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Washington Monthly ranks U of A research No. 1 in Arizona, top 25 among public universities

Sept. 2, 2026

The U of A ranks No. 1 in Arizona, No. 2 in the Big 12 Conference and No. 23 among public universities in The Washington Monthly's Best Colleges for Research ranking.

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Bacterial trial fails to demonstrate early asthma prevention

Soft and stretchy or rock solid? New modeling study sheds light on how the Earth got its moon

Study: Generative AI succumbs to conversational misinformed pressure and argument

Washington Monthly ranks U of A research No. 1 in Arizona, top 25 among public universities

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Life on lava: How microbes colonize new habitats

Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? U of A study suggests it's common

Sowing the seeds of an Arizona agricultural partnership

Díaz de la Rubia named National Academy of Inventors fellow

Big Idea Challenge powers orbital data center development

U of A researchers accelerate quantum computing at $125M center

The monster hiding in plain sight: JWST reveals cosmic shapeshifter in the early universe

Schaibley named inaugural faculty fellow to unify quantum research at U of A

U of A among top institutions in global research impact list

New research links health impacts related to 'forever chemicals' to billions in economic losses

Research communications teams win PRSA awards

A new look at TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized, habitable-zone exoplanet

Harper lecture puts sixth extinction in historical context

Lecture by Nobel laureate Schmidt expands understanding of universe

OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft takes selfie with Earth during flyby

U of A and CNRS: Transcending borders to advance science that benefits the world

U of A startup breaks decades-long vendor lock-in with new mobile credentialing platform

A type of immune cell could hold a key to preventing scar tissue buildup in wounds

Ecological winners: Why some species dominate the planet

Unraveling the mysteries of ancient solar storms and earthquakes

U of A highlights student success, research innovation at 'Reporting on Our Promise' board update

U of A's Mars camera gets close look at comet from interstellar space

Kazakhstan's president highlights U of A partnership as model for linking education, research and industry

University of Arizona astronomer develops novel method to make AI more trustworthy

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