Making sense of the nonsensical: Black holes and the simulation library May 12, 2022 Snapping an image of a black hole is just the beginning, says researcher Chi-Kwan "CK" Chan. To really understand the image, it must be compared with black hole simulations. UArizona worked with partners to create the world's largest simulation library. Read more Image
NASA deputy administrator: UArizona a 'crown jewel' for the US May 6, 2022 During a visit to campus, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discussed some of the space agency's most ambitious and impactful space missions with the UArizona early-career scientists who pursue them. Read more Image
Researchers find link between Parkinson's gene and vocal issues that could lead to earlier diagnosis May 4, 2022 Parkinson's disease is perhaps best known for its movement-related symptoms, but it can also hinder vocal production. New research suggests that a specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind those vocal issues – a finding that could help lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment for Parkinson's patients. Read more Image
UArizona part of statewide collaboration that compiled 100,000 sequenced COVID genomes May 3, 2022 The Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union, which was co-founded by renowned UArizona virus expert Michael Worobey, celebrates a major milestone on its mission to stay ahead of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as it evolves. Read more Image
Planetary science decadal survey prioritizes UArizona-led planetary defense mission May 3, 2022 A new decadal survey from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends NASA fully support NEO Surveyor, a space-based survey designed to discover and measure asteroids and comets that could pose an impact hazard to Earth. Amy Mainzer, a professor of planetary sciences, leads the effort. Read more Image
Researchers home in on Thera volcano eruption date May 2, 2022 Tree-ring, ice core and volcano experts teamed up to identify one of the most climatically impactful volcanic eruptions in 4,000 years – Aniakchak II. In the process, they narrowed down potential dates for the infamous Thera eruption. Read more Image
Experts predict this hurricane season will only be slightly above average April 28, 2022 For the seventh year in a row, UArizona hurricane forecasters predict an above-average hurricane season, beginning June 1. Their forecast shows 14 named storms and seven hurricanes developing over the Atlantic Ocean. Read more Image
$5M gift to revolutionize retail, establish virtual reality learning lab at UArizona April 27, 2022 The contribution from UArizona alumnus Terry J. Lundgren and his wife, Tina, will fund collaborative research and education opportunities to provide innovative solutions to the retail challenges of the future. Read more Image
From connected cars to oil pipelines: Engineering innovators aim to protect 'Internet of Things' April 26, 2022 Through UArizona startup BG Networks, engineering researchers are working to make cybersecurity for the "Internet of Things" more accessible for companies and organizations. Read more Image
NASA gives green light for OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to visit another asteroid April 25, 2022 The extended UArizona-led mission, dubbed OSIRIS-APEX, will study the near-Earth asteroid Apophis, which is expected to have a close encounter with Earth in 2029. Read more Image