Image 'Cosmic lens' reveals distant galaxies and helps astronomers better understand dark matter Aug. 2, 2023 A new image of the massive El Gordo galaxy cluster, taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, shows 62 distorted galaxies behind the cluster. Read more at UArizona News
Image Separating lightning fact from fiction July 31, 2023 Is it true that lightning never strikes twice? What is dry lightning? And when should you head indoors during a storm? Climate science specialist Mike Crimmins shares some shocking truths about lightning and thunderstorms. Read more at UArizona News
Image New UArizona study links brain waves directly to memory July 31, 2023 The findings could have implications for treating patients with brain damage and cognitive impairments, including those who have experienced seizures, stroke and Parkinson's disease. Read more at UArizona News
Image Urgent Care data shows Valley fever season has begun in Arizona July 28, 2023 Arizonans who get pneumonia should ask to be tested for Valley fever, says Dr. John Galgiani, director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence. Half of all U.S. Valley fever infections occur in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Read more at UArizona News
Image UArizona will help local substance-use recovery program reach more Native American women July 26, 2023 The UArizona New Dawn-Warrior Women project is helping expand the reach of Tucson's Native Ways Program, which helps clients with substance use recovery while incorporating Native American culture and traditions. Read more at UArizona News
Image How cities are battling extreme heat, and why record-breaking temps don't tell the whole story July 26, 2023 Ladd Keith, an expert on heat policy and governance, explains how this year's heat wave extends well beyond Phoenix, how cities are addressing extreme heat and why record-breaking temperatures are an incomplete benchmark for understanding the effects of scorching heat. Read more at UArizona News
Image Beat summertime sadness with these cool tips July 19, 2023 Seasonal depression isn't limited to cold and gloomy winters. University of Arizona assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Rohit Madan shares advice for keeping spirits high when the summertime blues hit. Read more at UArizona News
Image Second-year medical student selected as Tillman Scholar July 14, 2023 Alexander Hilser, a student at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, was one of 60 people honored this year by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Hilser served in the Air Force as a pararescueman. Read more at UArizona News
Image Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center receives $7.8M NIH grant July 14, 2023 The Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center received a $7.8 million grant to further research on environmental and health challenges in the Southwest. Read more at UArizona News
Image In a Barbie world: Experts weigh in on Barbie's legacy ahead of film release July 13, 2023 With the "Barbie" movie about to hit the big screen, Hope Simpara, associate professor of practice in fashion industry science and technology, and Jennifer Stevens Aubrey, professor of communication, discuss the iconic doll's fashion legacy and impact on girls and young women. Read more at UArizona News