Image Pandora, a keen-eyed satellite built to study exoplanets, takes flight Jan. 9, 2026 After clearing its last hurdle on its way to space, the University of Arizona-led Pandora satellite mission launched into orbit, where it will study at least 20 exoplanets and their host stars over long periods of time. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Legacy and leadership: One Wildcat's journey from mini grants to medical school Jan. 7, 2026 From founding student clubs to supporting her peers – and researching improved treatment options in health care – Natalie Rawlings has made a lasting impact during her undergraduate years at the U of A. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New species are now being discovered faster than ever before, study suggests Dec. 22, 2025 According to a team of researchers from the University of Arizona, new species are being discovered at a faster rate than ever before, one that far exceeds extinction. These newly discovered species could be key in advancements within medicine and technology. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image AI-powered wearable boosts preventative care for elderly Dec. 22, 2025 University of Arizona engineers design a mesh sleeve that monitors leg movements with AI for subtle signs of frailty. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Life on lava: How microbes colonize new habitats Dec. 18, 2025 Taking advantage of a "natural laboratory" in Iceland, a research team from the University of Arizona studied how microbes colonize fresh lava flows as soon as they cooled. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? U of A study suggests it's common Dec. 17, 2025 A new paper suggests that a widely used questionnaire for triaging mental health symptoms could be giving providers poor data to inform treatment – and that a fix could be as simple as rewriting some of the questions. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Famous faces, balanced budgets and big ideas: Top U of A stories of 2025 Dec. 16, 2025 The University of Arizona was home to countless research discoveries, programmatic successes and other historic milestones throughout 2025. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Díaz de la Rubia named National Academy of Inventors fellow Dec. 15, 2025 The University of Arizona's senior vice president for research and partnerships joins an elite class of American inventors. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Big Idea Challenge powers orbital data center development Dec. 15, 2025 As commercial interest in space-based data centers grows, University of Arizona researchers are combining their expertise to propel sustainable, high-performance computing beyond Earth's atmosphere. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A researchers accelerate quantum computing at $125M center Dec. 11, 2025 College of Engineering researchers will play a key role in developing quantum technology to advance solutions in machine learning, drug development, data storage, agriculture and cybersecurity. Read more at University of Arizona News