Image In a Barbie world: Experts weigh in on Barbie's legacy ahead of film release July 13, 2023 With the "Barbie" movie about to hit the big screen, Hope Simpara, associate professor of practice in fashion industry science and technology, and Jennifer Stevens Aubrey, professor of communication, discuss the iconic doll's fashion legacy and impact on girls and young women. Read more at UArizona News
Image UArizona and partners form consortium to address Southwest water concerns July 12, 2023 As traditional sources of water run low, UArizona researchers have been awarded $4 million for phase one of a project intended to improve water security and water reuse methods in the arid Southwest. Read more at UArizona News
Image Tasting tomorrow: Adapting heritage cuisine for a changing climate July 12, 2023 As climate change affects conditions for growing local ingredients, your favorite hometown dish could taste different in the future. The Tasting Tomorrow project seeks to preserve family recipes in the face of climate change. Read more at UArizona News
Image OSIRIS-REx team members practice recovering asteroid sample capsule bound for Earth July 6, 2023 Everything must go smoothly when the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft releases its capsule full of pristine asteroid material over the Utah desert in September. Members of the mission team gathered at Lockheed Martin in Colorado to rehearse recovering the capsule and its precious cargo. Read more at UArizona News
Image Astronomers discover elusive planet responsible for spiral arms around its star July 6, 2023 Astronomers have long been puzzled by spiral arms seen around some infant stars. UArizona researchers have discovered a young exoplanet that could explain this phenomenon and provide clues about planetary formation. Read more at UArizona News
Image Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain July 5, 2023 Opioids such as morphine are the gold standard for treating cancer-induced bone pain, but new research uncovers how chronic morphine use may increase bone loss and pain. Read more at UArizona News
Image Creative people enjoy idle time more than others July 5, 2023 During the pandemic, when the world experienced extended periods of unstructured time, creative types were less bored and more engaged with their thoughts than others, a new UArizona study finds. Read more at UArizona News
Image Brad Bohlander named UArizona chief communications and marketing officer July 5, 2023 Bohlander has over 20 years of experience in public higher education communications and marketing. He has served as chief communications and marketing officer at North Carolina State University since 2011. Read more at UArizona News
Image Space Act Agreement with NASA will advance UArizona engagement in human spaceflight July 5, 2023 UArizona has signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA's Johnson Space Center that will allow the university to engage extensively in human spaceflight missions. Read more at UArizona News
Image UArizona completes acquisition of UAGC July 1, 2023 The fully online University of Arizona Global Campus is now an operating unit of the University of Arizona. Read more at UArizona News