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Machine learning experts think computers will work alongside people as collaborators in a variety of fields.

Machine learning research examines ways to make computers more human

Oct 7, 2019 Scientists foresee future computers working as collaborators on tasks.
Cyberattacks threaten large companies, but computer security is an important issue for anyone who owns a computer or smartphone.

UA computer engineers developing 'immune system' to guard against cyberattacks

Oct 1, 2019 The team is creating defenses similar to the human body's fight against disease.
Journalist Christiane Amanpour shows AZPM reporter Christopher Conover a sweater embroidered with her motto, "be truthful, not neutral," during an interview for Arizona 360 on September 20, 2019.

Arizona 360 interviews Christiane Amanpour

Sep 27, 2019 The renowned journalist was in Tucson to receive the Zenger Award for Press Freedom.
High-rise student housing has cropped up around the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson.

Accommodating student housing in Tucson

Sep 27, 2019 A look at some of the impacts from high-rise towers near the university and downtown Tucson.
Marijuana at a dispensary being weighed and portioned by an employee.

Panel to present research on medical marijuana

Sep 24, 2019 Organizers are calling Wednesday's symposium the first of its kind in Arizona.
Students protest on the University of Arizona campus Sept. 13, 2019, over the university's response to a reported assault on a black student by two white students.

UA suspends men accused of assaulting black student

Sep 24, 2019 Matthew Frazier and Matthew Rawlings are facing charges of misdemeanor assault in connection with the Sept. 10 incident.
Romaine lettuce field in Arizona. Lettuce is the state's top cash crop, according to the UA Cooperative Extension.

UA researchers put food safety under a microscope in Yuma

Sep 24, 2019 A study is looking into the reasons behind persistent E. coli outbreaks in the produce growing region.
University of Arizona's 22nd president, Robert C. Robbins.

Regents approve $60K in bonuses for UA President Robbins

Sep 20, 2019 The board says Robbins earned the incentives by achieving significant goals.
Demonstrators call for the firing of a professor at the University of Arizona over a homophobic letter, Sept. 18, 2019.

Demonstrators call for firing of UA professor over homophobic letter

Sep 19, 2019 LGBTQ protesters and allies demanded the UA remove professor and former anesthesiology chair Randal Dull.
Organic marijuana grown near Amado, Arizona.

UA symposium to focus on medical marijuana

Sep 18, 2019 Speakers will present science-based research on medicinal uses of cannabis.
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy

Sep 17, 2019 The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.
Students protest on the University of Arizona campus Sept. 13, 2019, over the university's response to a reported assault on a black student by two white students.

Students criticize university over response to alleged assault of black student

Sep 13, 2019 Members of the Black Student Union say the student was beaten by two white students who used a racial slur.
An assassin bug. UA researchers examined dietary habits from species ranging from insects to humans.

UA scientists track animal evolution based on diet

Sep 13, 2019 Study indicates first creatures ate meat, not plants.
The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center says people should stop using e-cigarettes while an investigation into respiratory illnesses continues.

Arizona health experts sound alarm on vaping

Sep 11, 2019 A rise in illnesses and deaths prompt experts to advise caution.
The 4,000-square-foot Center for Innovation at Oro Valley is expected to open summer 2020.

UA breaks ground on center that will help turn bioscience research into business

Sep 10, 2019 The facility will provide business training and lab space to entrepreneurs in the life sciences.
Historic image of a black hole by Event Horizon Telescope.

Black hole imaging group wins prestigious prize

Sep 9, 2019 The Event Horizon Telescope team, which has 36 members from the UA, has been recognized for its scientific achievement.

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