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Researchers think narcissists are actually coping with sadness, insecurity, and depression.

Self-Centered People Could be Secretly Depressed, Study Suggests

Mar 9, 2018 UA psychologist links narcissism to negativity, anxiety and insecurity.

Smartphones can connect people, or create a distance.

Researcher Looks at Impact of Smartphones on Romantic Relationships

Mar 5, 2018 While it creates a direct line to our partners, dependency may mean distance.

A supercomputer simulation of hot gas falling into the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The bright circular feature near the center of this image is the photon ring, predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity.

Global Telescope Array Peering Into Space for 1st Glimpse of Black Hole

Mar 5, 2018 UA part of Event Horizon Telescope experiment, which would provide clues to universe's origins.

Former University of Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez greets fans as he leads the team into the stadium, 2012.

Attorney: Ex-Staffer Tried to Extort Former UA Football Coach For $7.5M

Mar 2, 2018 Lawyer responds to sexual harassment allegations against Rich Rodriguez.

Study says viewing exercise-related posts on social media can change one's outlook on personal health.

Do Social Media Posts About Exercise Motivate? It's Not Black or White, Study Says

Mar 2, 2018 UA researcher says users can experience both concern and motivation when viewing posts.

A man gets ready to receive a flu shot, 2016.

Biologist: This Year's Flu Season to be More Damaging Than 2009

Feb 26, 2018 Since October, the flu has been linked to 523 deaths in Arizona.

Construction near the base of 'A Mountain.'

Worker Shortage Continues as Construction Industry Rebuilds

Feb 23, 2018 Builders see hope in career and technical education and programs that train apprentices.

The Flycatcher, 340 E 6th St., is slated to be replaced by apartments and retail.

Fourth Avenue Development Stirs Opposition

Feb 21, 2018 Retail and apartments would replace Flycatcher bar at Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street.

The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Invested $622M in Research in 2017

Feb 19, 2018 The number surpassed 2016 by $18 million.

UA Focused on Project to Get First Images of Black Holes

Feb 15, 2018 National Science Foundation grant will help coordinate and compute data from telescopes.

Campbell Ave., south of Speedway Blvd., is one type of street which could see UA student-generated ideas for improvement.

Tucson Students Could Help Reshape City Streets

Feb 14, 2018 The city could consider "complete street" proposals from UA students in future projects.

"Black Pearl Sings" Builds Bridges with Song

Feb 9, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How politics in China evolved in the 20th century; and meet author Larry Dane Brimner, dedicated to writing about civil rights for young readers.

University of Arizona students will study Russian culture in Moscow alongside sports fans attending the 2018 FIFA World Cup

UA Students to Observe Interplay of Sports and Politics In Russia

Feb 6, 2018 New study abroad program will focus on 2018 World Cup soccer events.

The full moon in total eclipse, Sept. 27, 2015. Photographed in Tucson, Arizona, by Steward Observatory astronomer Glenn Schneider.

Catch a Total Lunar Eclipse Early Wednesday Morning

Jan 30, 2018 Early in the morning, the eclipse will cover a super, blue moon.

University of Arizona tree-ring scientist Valerie Trouet taking a pencil-thin core from an old Bosnian pine growing on Mount Olympus in Greece.

Tree Rings Tell Story of Jet Stream

Jan 25, 2018 Changes to North Atlantic air flows alter European summer weather.

State-University Partnership Formed to Fight Opioid Crisis

Jan 24, 2018 UA and the Department of Health Services are receiving a $2.2 million grant for training.

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