After decades of research, testing and development, the world may finally have a vaccine to turn the tide against malaria. The new malaria vaccine, also known as RTS,S or by its brand name Mosquirix, was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. Read more
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| 669 | 11 | 1.6% |
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| 66,070 | 1,065 | 1.6% |
University of Arizona researchers have received a $25 million grant to develop a better way to communicate with plants and understand their signals. The UA researchers have been looking at this in terms of helping make plants more resistant to droughts. Read more
To expand on what the James Webb Telescope is meant to accomplish in its exploration of space and why so many UA faculty have devoted their time to creating NIRCam, the Daily Wildcat spoke with professor Hainline. Read more
After decades of research, testing and development, the world may finally have a vaccine to turn the tide against malaria. The new malaria vaccine, also known as RTS,S or by its brand name Mosquirix, was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. Read more
A recent study found a correlation between brooding and negative thoughts. The study had the goal of seeing how/what thoughts arise and unfold over time when people have nothing to focus on. It also had a major emphasis on the effect of brooding on one’s mind. Read more
University of Arizona researchers have been working on developing a plastic that can help remove tons of sulfur buildup in oil companies around the globe. Jeffrey Pyun and Kyung-Seok Kang have been able to develop a plastic that is both elastic and flame retardant from sulfur. Read more
Behind the Beaker is a science podcast created by Alex Pere, about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast or anywhere you stream podcasts! Weekly episodes feature scientists from across the board. Read more
In the White Sands National Park in New Mexico, archeologists and experts analyzed the discovery of human footprints near Lake Otero that were dated up to 23,000 years old. These footprints could change the timeline of when it is believed humans first inhabited North America. Read more
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona will be hosting their Downtown Lecture Series, “Compassion: A Tool for Human Understanding and Liberation.” The series will be held every Wednesday in the month of October at 6pm, starting Oct. 6 at the Fox Tucson Theater. Read more
To address some common questions raised by parents and community members concerning vaccinations for children, the Daily Wildcat interviewed Dr. Nathan Price, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson. Price addressed the similarities and differences of COVID-19 infection in children and adults, the rise of the Delta Variant and the importance of vaccination. Read more
The seventh annual national Interstellar Symposium featured numerous presentations on a range of out of this world topics, from black hole bomb beams to the effects that space has on physiological processes in the body to the process of creating dynamic propulsion methods for rockets. Read more
Hiding in the basement of the Bannister Building is the largest collection of tree-ring samples in the world. The world-renowned Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research studies tree samples from around the globe and recently received a grant of $100,180 from the National Parks Service. Read more
University of Arizona researchers are seeking participants in a new study that looks for ways to combat the effects of jet lag, with a focus on circadian synchronization. The study is funded by the Department of Defense to support the special operations forces, who may suffer from poor circadian synchronization due to rapid overseas deployment, night operations and shift work. Read more
