What "The Decameron", a Medieval Italian masterpiece, can tell us about life during a pandemic.
Mar 25, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why a Tucsonan named Taylor chose to get involved in the conflict in Syria; and Frank Figliuzzi speaks on putting Taylor's story in context with U.S. foreign policy.
UA scientists step up to help local shortage of coronavirus testing kits
Mar 24, 2020 A team at the University of Arizona is producing thousands of collection kits for the virus.
UA delays return to classes, moves them online due to coronavirus
Mar 12, 2020 The university has delayed the start of classes following spring break, and online instruction will be in effect next week.
Universities implement travel restrictions, self-quarantines amid spread of COVID-19
Mar 9, 2020 Some schools are restricting nonessential campus-related travel and requiring students who have traveled to self-quarantine.
UA researchers warn of time frame for species extinctions
Mar 3, 2020 A new report says some plants and animals will succumb to climate change in 50 years.
UA Confucius Institute closing
Feb 27, 2020 Political tensions with China impacted the operation of the cultural center.
UA library construction project reaches milestone
Feb 26, 2020 Renovation of the main library almost complete, new construction continues.
UA seniors discuss factors determining their next steps
Feb 21, 2020 Lorraine Rivera met with students in the Blue Chip Leadership program.
UA finds a third of undergrads stay in the Tucson metro area after graduation
Feb 21, 2020 A university office conducts the survey to add data to the conversation about what students do after graduating.
Star Betelgeuse's mysterious dimming has the attention of UA astronomer
Feb 21, 2020 If the star goes “supernova,” Narsi Anugu says it will provide a boost the field of astronomy.
Novel or familiar: A conversation about drug addiction and the brain
Feb 19, 2020 Researchers are seeking a better understanding of compulsive behavior on a cellular level.
How green light might help pain sufferers wary of opioid addiction
Feb 19, 2020 A UA scientist is researching how the color green can be used to help manage chronic pain.
NASA considering UA-backed trip to moon of Jupiter
Feb 17, 2020 Exploration of the volcanic moon Io is among four choices for the future mission.
Scientist exploring how intermittent fasting might prevent addiction
Feb 11, 2020 If fasting has the same effect on humans as it does on mice, John Streicher says it could be a way to help prevent opioid addiction.
Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 5: The Roots of Transphobia
Feb 5, 2020 Why is gender identity so controversial?
Study: Fake personas at work can lead to poor job performance and dissatisfaction
Jan 27, 2020 The UA-led study says employees who show genuine feelings are more productive.Selected Archive Filters
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