Image Even antisocial squirrels swap microbes, revealing hidden connections at risk Today U of A-led research provides the first clear evidence of social microbial transmission in a solitary species. The study has implications for understanding how microbes are exchanged in humans. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Alpha Centauri, sun's closest stellar neighbor, likely harbors giant planet Thursday New observations with the James Webb Space Telescope solidify previous hints of a giant planet orbiting the sun's closest neighbor. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Taylor Moore, 93, finds community and 'grit' hiking Tumamoc Hill Wednesday A small gathering on Tumamoc Hill celebrated the 93rd birthday for Taylor Moore, who walks the hill three times a week, and highlighted Tumamoc's role as "the Central Park of Tucson." Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Global network taps tree rings to study impact of tropical drought Tuesday A study involving U of A researchers shows that, while droughts appear to have had a modest impact on tropical tree growth in the past, that may not be the case for long. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A now offers CatCard on iPhone, Apple Watch and Android devices Tuesday Students, faculty and staff can now add their CatCard to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and use their iPhone, Apple Watch or Android devices. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Tree ring study reveals Western Apache fire management practices buffered climate effects Monday Research shows small, frequent fires by mobile hunter-gatherer groups controlled landscape-scale fire activity. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A, industry partners poised to advance fusion innovation Aug. 1, 2025 With support from the Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella and Senior Vice President for Research and Partnerships Tomás Díaz de la Rubia are positioning the U of A to play a central role in advancing commercial fusion. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Alejandro Vazquez lets his lived experience do the teaching July 29, 2025 A pharmacy professor shares personal health struggles to teach his students empathy. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A again breaks record for impactful inventions July 29, 2025 The university reported more inventions in fiscal year 2025 than ever before, making this its most inventive year for the second year in a row. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Can AI and a smartphone improve mental health treatment? July 24, 2025 A graduate student is creating AI models to analyze smartphone data and detect behavioral changes that could lead to timely intervention and treatment. Read more at University of Arizona News