Image The monster hiding in plain sight: JWST reveals cosmic shapeshifter in the early universe Dec. 10, 2025 University of Arizona astronomers discover a galaxy with a dual personality – appearing ordinary in visible light while harboring an extraordinarily massive black hole. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image From Easter Island to your computer: U of A archaeologist helps create digital 3D model to view iconic statues Dec. 9, 2025 The model is part of a host of new research that Terry Hunt, a U of A professor of anthropology, has completed from the island, known locally as Rapa Nui, this fall. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New research links health impacts related to 'forever chemicals' to billions in economic losses Dec. 8, 2025 A University of Arizona study finds that PFAS contamination imposes annual social costs of at least $8 billion. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix and Onvida Health announce groundbreaking rural health partnership Dec. 4, 2025 The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Onvida Health are partnering to launch Arizona's first rural regional medical school branch. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image A new look at TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized, habitable-zone exoplanet Dec. 4, 2025 Recently reported methane signatures detected by the James Webb Space Telescope could be a hint to it potentially harboring life, but University of Arizona researcher Sukrit Ranjan urges caution. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Newly discovered star opens 'laboratory' for solving cosmic dust mystery Dec. 1, 2025 Building on the University of Arizona's leadership in interferometry, a Steward Observatory-led team of astronomers probe mysterious "hot dust" around stars that has vexed astronomers for decades. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft takes selfie with Earth during flyby Nov. 25, 2025 The spacecraft of the U of A-led OSIRIS-APEX mission performed a "slingshot" maneuver around Earth as part of its journey to catch up with its mission target, asteroid Apophis. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A and CNRS: Transcending borders to advance science that benefits the world Nov. 25, 2025 Through the University of Arizona's collaboration with the French National Centre for Scientific Research, researchers around the world are advancing science that endures and improves lives. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Ecological winners: Why some species dominate the planet Nov. 24, 2025 Analyzing plant dispersion data from across the globe, researchers at the University of Arizona found that the most abundant species have adapted to tolerate a wide range of climates. Their findings could inform future conservation efforts. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A highlights student success, research innovation at 'Reporting on Our Promise' board update Nov. 21, 2025 President Suresh Garimella and his leadership team updated the Arizona Board of Regents during the inaugural "Reporting on Our Promise" presentation. Read more at University of Arizona News