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In revitalizing the Colorado River Delta, a little goes a long way

Today

Small amounts of water and funding have revived stretches of the lower Colorado River, a new report from a U of A-led team of research has found.

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Climate change is now causing more local extinction in temperate regions than the tropics, surprising study shows

Today

A global study of more than 5,100 species of plants and animals challenges long-held assumptions about which species are most threatened by climate change.

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U of A-led project presents solutions for Arizona's water worries

Wednesday

The tri-university project's summary report reviews Arizona's current water resources and provides options for ensuring water supply reliability across sectors within the state.

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U of A space science ranks No. 1 among public universities in latest US News global ranking

Tuesday

The U of A ranked No. 1 among public U.S. universities in space science and No. 20 among all public U.S. universities overall in the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities ranking.

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Arizona tribal agriculture generates over $750 million in total economic output, new analysis finds

May 28, 2026

A first-of-its-kind systematic, benchmark study reveals American Indians manage 81% of Arizona's farmland and drive significant "spillover" benefits for non-tribal communities.

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Grassvasion: The Potential of Board Games in Environmental Education with Liz Baldwin

May 15, 2026

Government and Public Policy Associate Professor Liz Baldwin recently developed Grassvasion, a board game based on Buffelgrass management in Tucson. In this Q&A, Baldwin explores the potential of board games as tools for environmental education and broadening perspectives for different actors.

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From the Sonoran Desert to the Seas: Water Research for Tomorrow

May 13, 2026

Explore highlights of water research occurring here at the U of A, ranging in scale from local to global, and across disciplines including wildlife, forever chemicals, water rights, and more.

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Bret Pasch: One Mountain, Resounding Impact

May 12, 2026

In this Q&A, Bret Pasch, Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment details the scientific impact of research performed in the Mt. Graham Biology Programs lab beyond Arizona, and the value of interdisciplinary studies in the field of conservation.

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Celebrating Five Years of Fruitful Partnership - Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta’s Lab

May 11, 2026

Illiana Samorano shares how the partnership between the Earth Grant program and the Ramírez-Andreotta Integrated Environmental Science and Health Risk Laboratory has shaped students' education and career trajectory through her own experiences as an intern.

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Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought-battered and nutrient-poor soils

May 6, 2026

Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the development of more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer dependence.

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