Comets Catch the Eye of UA Planetary Scientists
The paths of Jupiter-family comets are twisted into tighter orbits around the sun by the gravity of that planet.
How Women See Men's Roles Shapes Family Expectations, Study Suggests
The results suggest young women take cues from their expectations about men's changing family roles.
Making "Cloud Soup"
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County, City, UA Sign On to Urban Sustainability District
The goals of the Tucson Emerging 2030 District mirror those of the Paris Agreement.
UA-Backed Solar Wind Explorer Sending Back Data
The Parker Solar Probe has started to prove theories about solar wind first proposed in the '50s, a researcher says.
Asteroid Receives Holiday Visitor: OSIRIS-REx Arrives at Bennu
About the size of an SUV, the spacecraft will shadow the asteroid for a year, before scooping up some gravel for return to Earth in 2023.
Founding Dean Gives $20M to Add to UA Optical Sciences Faculty
The donation is meant help the college "remain the best in the world."
Lawsuit: Gender Inequality in UA Professor Pay
The federal suit alleges female professors are paid less in the Department of Chemistry.
UA Team Targeting Brain Cancer With Genetic Research
The group conducts research on glioblastoma, the type of cancer that took Sen. John McCain's life.
OSIRIS-REx is Arriving at Asteroid Bennu Monday
The UA-led mission will begin orbital operations after the spacecraft's initial journey of more than two years.
Rillito Foundation Offers 30 Internships With UA Agriculture College
Students have the opportunity to gain experience in various business roles.
'Junk DNA' May Be Responsible for Certain Diseases, Scientists Say
It was previously thought that it did nothing at all
Study Confirms Concerns About Addictive Qualities of Smoking Substitutes
UA researcher finds e-cigarette cartridges can lead to dangerous levels of nicotine intake.
Study: Holiday Big Box Shopping Still Important to Consumers
Brick and mortar stores still hold value for the role they play in people's lives, researcher says.
UA President Robbins Unveils New Strategic Plan
More than 90 initiatives focus on students, research, global efforts and more.
