Surveying the sky with one of the world’s most advanced telescopes
Astronomers with the Vera Rubin Observatory are on track to start their work early next year.
Measuring glacier ice and its impact on sea level rise
Predicting how glaciers build and retreat in response to climate change.
Measuring light pulses at super high speeds
Atomic particles move at one quintillionth of a second.
Expanding research techniques to fight Alzheimer’s
External brain stimulation is being used to treat issues ranging from schizophrenia to depression.
Creating physics textbooks for homeschooling
A retired University of Arizona educator is making science available for kids learning at home.
Uncovering hidden pollution in the Arctic
Polluted ground and water in the Arctic have gone unnoticed for decades.
Investigating the mystery of Long COVID
Some former COVID-19 patients are still suffering symptoms years after first encountering the coronavirus.
How the design of places where we live and work affects our physical and mental well-being
Scientists are studying how sounds, smells, and other natural elements make a difference in how comfortable we feel in our homes and offices.
How plants and animals are responding to climate change
As our climate changes, growing seasons and migration patterns are happening at different times than in the past.
How skin cells are delivering clues to the mystery of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease affects an estimated 1 million Americans.
Using satellites to measure ice and snow in Antarctica
Scientists are trying to get more accurate measurements of conditions in the continent of Antarctica.
Studying the survival instincts of squirrels
Wildlife scientists are exploring which species are best adapting to the effects of climate change.
How the mind keeps active during the brain's “down time”
What is happening in our brains that triggers creativity?
Shrinking cyberinfrastructure down to size
The growth of computing systems and artificial intelligence is creating barriers for institutions trying to navigate cyberinfrastructure.
What data research teaches us about traffic safety
Motor vehicle crashes are preventable but accidents are still ranked as the top cause of death for Americans under the age of 40.
