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The University of Arizona is working together to expand human potential, explore new horizons and enrich life for all. As a land-grant university with two independently accredited medical schools, the University of Arizona is one of the nation’s top public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. Established in 1885, the university is widely recognized as a student-centric university and has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. The university ranked in the top 25 in 2018 in research expenditures among all public universities, according to the National Science Foundation, and is a leading Research 1 institution with $687 million in annual research expenditures. The University of Arizona is a member of the Association of American Universities, the 65 leading public and private research universities in the U.S. It benefits the state with an estimated economic impact of $4.1 billion annually.

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Salt marshes protect shorelines, but they’re already struggling to survive sea-level rise. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images

As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

The administration wants to cut funding for programs that help communities adapt to wildfire risk, sea-level rise and invasive species, among many other risks.
The universe is filled with countless galaxies, stars and planets. Astronomers may find life one day, but they will need extraordinary proof. ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA, image processing by J.-C. Cuillandre (CEA Paris-Saclay), G. Anselmi

‘Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence’ − an astronomer explains how much evidence scientists need to claim discoveries like extraterrestrial life

An astronomer breaks down 3 key components that allow researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries – and decide when results aren’t significant.
An RCMP video shows migrants crossing the Manitoba border into Canada from the United States at night. It was taken from a surveillance aircraft in January 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border

Tougher Canadian border measures in response to Donald Trump’s threats may make crossings more dangerous for migrants.
Yazidi women in Iraq mourn the victims of Islamic State group attacks. Ismael Adnan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Terrorist groups respond to verbal attacks and slights by governments with more violence against civilians

When governments denounce terrorist attacks, backlash follows – typically within a few days, research found.
Sean Combs lors d'un événement à Atlanta en août 2023. Paras Griffin/Getty Images

Affaire P.Diddy : le silence complice lors des violences sexuelles en débat

Il n’est pas rare que des personnes soient témoins de violences sexuelles et ne cherchent pas à intervenir. Pourquoi cette inaction ? Illustration avec le procès contre Sean Combs, aussi appelé Puff Daddy, Puffy ou Diddy,
Sean Combs attends an event in Atlanta in August 2023. Paras Griffin/Getty Images

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case raises questions about the many observers who might have ignored his alleged crimes

It is common for people to observe sexual exploitation and not try to intervene or stop it from happening. It’s useful to first understand why people do nothing.
Hugo Award-winner Arthur C. Clarke called Judy-Lynn del Rey the ‘most brilliant editor I ever encountered.’ Artwork by Adriano Botega. Courtesy of Inspiration Films, LLC.

The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre is finally getting her due

A woman with dwarfism, Judy-Lynn del Rey founded the imprint that put out fantasy hits such as ‘The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever’ and ‘The Sword of the Shannara.’

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