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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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