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Inaugural 'My Arizona' Lecture Focuses on Buffelgrass Invasion in the Sonoran Desert
The first "My Arizona" lecture will feature paleoecologist Julio Betancourt discussing the impact of invasive grasses from Europe and Africa on the Sonoran Desert Landscape.
Scientists at UA, Collaborating Institutions Decode Maize Genome
Scientists led by Arizona Genomics Institute director Rod Wing and colleagues at collaborating institutions have deciphered the genetic code of maize.
Shelton Joins House Speaker, Scientists to Launch 'ScienceWorksForUS'
The new initiative highlights the role of ARRA-funded research at the UA and other universities in America's recovery and revitalization.
New Publication Examines Water Availability for Agriculture
Sharon Megdal of the UA Water Resources Research Center chairs a task force charged with addressing key issues facing agriculture over the growing demand for water.
Ancient High-Altitude Trees Grow Faster as Temperatures Rise
Increasing temperatures at high altitudes are fueling the post-1950 growth spurt seen in bristlecone pines, according to new research from a team led by UA scientists.Â
Industry and Reseach Collaborate to Improve Solar Cell Efficiency
Industry meets research as UA professor Ray Kostuk and two Tucson companies collaborate to make solar energy economical.
Regulation of Early Endosperm Development in Maize
The National Science Foundation has granted $4.93 million for a project to identify the gene networks that control endosperm development and function right after pollination.
UA School Promotes Interdisciplinary Teaching in Computation
Faculty and administrators within the UAâs interdisciplinary School of Information Sciences, Technologies and Arts are planning workshops to determine areas of focus in developing a new undergraduate curriculum.
Engineers Will Create Planetary Rover From Retinal Implant Test Robot
The research, led by Wolfgang Fink, will aid both people with visual impairments and scientists involved in planetary exploration.
Researchers Complete Draft Genome Sequence for Cassava
A $1.3 Million grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will fund the next phase of research that is critical to global food security.
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