Image U of A's $3B Fuel Wonder campaign surpasses goal Thursday The University of Arizona raised a record-breaking $425 million in new gifts and commitments in fiscal year 2026, exceeding the $3 billion goal of the Fuel Wonder campaign. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Department of Energy selects 5 U of A research projects through new AI-for-science 'Genesis Mission' awards Thursday Four U of A projects have secured funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission to apply artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery in support of energy, national security and other critical national priorities. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image By wiretapping the conversation between gut and brain, U of A researcher hopes to change the discussion around healthy eating Wednesday M. Maya Kaelberer, an assistant professor of physiology in the College of Medicine – Tucson, was recently recognized with a Pew Biomedical Scholar award, which supports outside-the-box research by early-career scientists. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Plants are heating up faster than the air around them – and climate models are missing it Monday A new study shows that rising temperatures are going to hit plants harder than most current models predict, which could have significant implications for everything from plant and animal biodiversity to future weather patterns. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image How stars die: Astronomers detect magnetic fingerprint of a cosmic explosion for the first time Monday U of A researchers revealed polarized light and a powerful magnetic environment in a gamma-ray burst afterglow, offering new clues about how the universe's most massive stars end their lives. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image A U of A food safety expert explains the cyclosporiasis outbreak July 16, 2026 Associate professor Gerardo "Jerry" Lopez spoke about why cyclospora is so hard to trace, how people can protect themselves, and what most people get wrong about it. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Quantum materials discovery could advance electronics for extreme environments July 16, 2026 Researchers demonstrate a potential new use for graphene nanoribbons that could improve semiconductor technologies for fusion energy and space systems. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Sirens, monsters and missing men: What makes 'The Odyssey' a timeless tale? July 15, 2026 Robert Groves from the College of Humanities explains how the story may be set in the Greek world and filled with monsters, but it's about family, identity, who we love and where we call home. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A materials scientist wins $1.88M to mimic red blood cells July 8, 2026 A team of University of Arizona engineers led by Minkyu Kim will hide lifesaving drugs in synthetic cell-like carriers to reduce side effects. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Expert unpacks the nuances of Indigenous representation ahead of Netflix's new 'Little House on the Prairie' July 7, 2026 As Netflix debuts its new adaptation of "Little House on the Prairie," American Indian studies scholar Amy Fatzinger discusses the decisions Laura Ingalls Wilder faced when writing the original series and how viewers can watch the new show with a critical eye. Read more at University of Arizona News