The Desert Difference
The Desert Difference AgTech Conference, held in November 2024 in Yuma, AZ, brought together a diverse audience to explore the future of agriculture in arid environments.
Research Development News
Million Dollar Mentorship
An internal grant, a telescope in Australia and a visionary mentor set the stage Adam Battle to secure a $1M NASA grant just months after earning his doctoral degree.
Bringing Drylands into Focus
Our scientific understanding of drylands—ecosystems that cover 40% of Earth’s land surface—could be likened to a nearsighted person squinting. The Adaptation and Response in Drylands (ARID) project, a proposal to NASA led by a team including multiple University of Arizona scientists, intends to bring these vital landscapes into sharper focus.
Hidden Vaults in the Salt Beneath Our Feet
Arizona geologists are well aware of the energy storage potential hidden within the state's vast underground salt deposits—and so is the government.