The science behind nature's blood seekers

Oct. 30, 2024

From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects.

New leadership, interstellar discoveries, dogs to the rescue: Top 10 U of A stories of 2024

From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024.

U of A epidemiologist works to improve domestic violence screening for pregnant women

U of A researcher received grant from National Institute of Child Health to increase screening measures for domestic violence to support pregnant women and women in their first year post partum.

U of A projects research expenditures surpassed $1B for FY 2024, joining a select group of US research institutions

The U of A delivered $955 million in total research activity last year, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions and remaining No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics. University officials project research activity exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 and are submitting the data to the National Science Foundation for review. The official number will be confirmed in the fall.