Image U of A materials scientist wins $1.88M to mimic red blood cells July 8, 2026 University of Arizona engineers 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
Image The two most distant quasars ever observed: U of A astronomers help shatter cosmic record July 6, 2026 A team of U of A astronomers helped an international research consortium discover the faintest and farthest quasars in the early universe. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Can a fatal nerve disease be slowed? A U of A study finds a promising new approach July 3, 2026 U of A researchers have found a promising experimental drug that could shield nerve cells from the damage of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Molecules link lower weight babies and chronic diseases July 2, 2026 U of A researchers found that a group of proteins involved in neuronal development was overrepresented in the umbilical cord blood of about one-third of babies born small for gestational age. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Phones frequently come to family dinner for parents and kids alike, new U of A study finds July 2, 2026 A new University of Arizona study has now examined media use during mealtime and has found that more than 70% of parents and children in the U.S. use media across various devices during family meals. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A secures $3.74 million to strengthen Arizona's preparedness for New World screwworm June 30, 2026 A $3.74 million Grand Challenge Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture will help strengthen Arizona's preparedness for New World screwworm. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Report: Arizonans facing water insecurity want transparency, seat at the table June 29, 2026 A new report from the Center for Regional Food Studies shows that trust in tap water is low but getting bottled water is costly for many, and that residents want guidance on conservation. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A researchers' new approach boosts immune response against lung cancer June 25, 2026 A chemotherapy drug and a gene-silencing molecule exploit an "eat me" signal on dying cancer cells to stop tumor growth. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Power to the genome: Scientists decipher how the nucleus gets its energy June 23, 2026 New research shows that the cell's most prolific consumer of energy, the nucleus, is served by something akin to a private power line. Read more at University of Arizona News