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Anemia drug could have new life in treating nerve injuries

University of Arizona orthopedic researchers showed how a drug that boosts red blood cells in people with anemia can help quicken the pace of healing nerve injuries in mice.

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Researchers testing molecules that may reduce opioid overdose deaths

A national research partnership is advancing a potential one-dose antidote that may reshape overdose response and save more lives.

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Heat and toxic exposures could harm kidneys in agricultural workers

New findings published in the journal Environmental Research underscore the potential health risks of heat exposure and the need for safety precautions.

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U of A and UNM win joint $43.6M NIH award to help turn clinical research into practical medicine

The CTSA grant, the largest infrastructure and training award from the NIH, supports the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.

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The Large Binocular Telescope stands tall above the treetops.

NSF funds University of Arizona effort to sharpen view of the cosmos

July 16

an aerial view of a meteor crater under cloudy blue skies on a vast desert landscape

Did a meteor impact trigger a landslide in the Grand Canyon?

July 15

Colorful spread of healthy whole foods including a raw salmon fillet, avocado, blueberries, apple, banana, kale, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon, chia seeds, quinoa, beans, assorted nuts and seeds, olive oil, and various leafy greens arranged on a rustic wooden surface. A glass jar spills over with pinto beans in the background, adding texture and warmth to the nutrient-rich display.

Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study

July 15

A technician in full cleanroom attire, including a face shield and hood, stands near a long, conical instrument used to position fuel targets inside the National Ignition Facility. The background shows the interior of the target chamber, with glowing blue lighting and metal structures creating a high-tech atmosphere.

Powering the Future: Five things you should know about fusion energy at the University of Arizona

July 9

Illustration of laser-driven fusion energy.

Five things you should know about fusion energy at the University of Arizona

July 9

An arrow points to a dot of light among a field of background stars

An emissary from interstellar space

July 9

A smiling young woman with long black hair and red-tinted cat-eye sunglasses holds a colorful skateboard over her shoulders. She’s wearing a bright yellow sweatshirt and standing in an urban skate park with graffiti-covered walls. The skateboard has a vivid, artistic design with bold colors and orange wheels.

What makes someone cool? A U of A researcher has the answers

July 9

A group of people in coveralls standing in front of siloes on a farm

$1M gift fuels future of veterinary medicine with commitment for scholarships and human-animal interaction research at U of A

July 9

weather sensors standing on towers in a small field

How the U of A's Arizona Meteorological Network feeds data to the National Weather Service

July 8

a group gathered near the san xavier mining laboratory with a large mining machine nearby

Alumni couple's $1.5M gift strengthens U of A mining education when it matters most

June 30

Matthew Briggs talks with Ruth Salazar while holding an adaptive foot pedal in a lab with 3D printers in the background

Professor's teaching philosophy builds confidence with technology, sparks student creativity

June 27

Onicio Leal Neto speaking with students seated around a table

College of Public Health launches first AI summer program

June 27

A large storm cloud hovers over a Southwestern metropolitan area. In the distance, rain falls as a bolt of lightning flashes.

Fantasy forecasts turn monsoon madness into a community guessing game

June 25

With a highly reflective, silvery surface, the Rubin Observatory's main mirror acts both as its primary and tertiary light-collecting surface.

U of A astronomers celebrate first look at the universe from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

June 24

A group of four African Bush Elephants stand next to a small body of water.

Creature culture: What animal behavior can teach us about saving nature

June 24

Researchers and students growing crops at the University of Arizona Campus Agricultural Center

Rooted in tradition, growing with science: Revitalizing Indigenous crops in the Southwest

June 23

A rendering showing what the Giant Magellan Telescope will look like at nighttime, once completed. The enclosure is opened for nighttime observation, while the Milky Way rises behind the mountains.

Giant Magellan Telescope advances to National Science Foundation final design phase

June 23

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Chief AI Officer: Higher Ed’s New Leadership Role

June 20

Plants growing in the desert.

Predicting how plants will fare in the heat is not so easy

June 18

ancient footprints in beige clay

Earliest evidence of humans in the Americas confirmed in new U of A study

June 18

a physician in a white coat caring for a patient in a hospital bed

New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

June 18

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals details of the structure and composition of the nebula as well as dozens of background galaxies.

U of A earns top marks in space science, geosciences, water resources in new US News global ranking

June 17

A line of people pose for a photo in front of an informational backdrop related to fusion energy.

Arizona delegation explores fusion energy future at National Ignition Facility

June 17

Artist’s concept of a planet-forming disk, like the thirty studied for the ALMA AGE-PRO survey. Gas and dust are seen swirling around a young star.

Revealing the lives of planet-forming disks

June 13