In the Painted Desert of Northern Arizona (shown here in a palette of purples), wet-dry cycling has contributed to the formation of the colorful layers visible in the landscape. (Credit: USGS)
How Earth's Early Cycles Shaped the Chemistry of Life
2025-02-25
A new study explores how complex chemical mixtures change under shifting environmental conditions, shedding light on the prebiotic processes that may have led to life on Earth.
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Under Pressure: É«»¨Ìà Researchers Discover a Potential New Way to Treat Glaucoma
2025-02-24
Newly discovered antibodies break down the protein that causes glaucoma.
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Using Hemp in Building Insulation Could Make Structures Greener, Create Jobs, and Be a Profitable Industry
2025-02-27
CEE researchers’ analysis outlines path to a U.S. construction market for hemp-based fibers, which are already used for clothing and biodegradable plastics.
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Tim Lieuwen Named É«»¨ÌÃ’s Executive Vice President for Research
2025-02-20
The Regents’ Professor and current interim EVPR brings strong leadership and deep research expertise to the role.
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É«»¨Ìà Research Targets ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
2025-02-16
Professor Yongsheng Chen leads a multi-university team using machine learning to discover PFAS-removing membranes.
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MSE’s Facchetti Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
2025-02-12
Professor Antonio Facchetti is recognized for his work on new kinds of commercially viable electronics.
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Russell Dupuis Receives Japan Prize for Laying the Foundation for LEDs, Solar Cells, Lasers, and Other Everyday Tech
2025-01-28
The highly regarded prize recognizes ECE researcher’s pioneering work enabling mass production of compound semiconductors that fuel our information age.
Researchers launch a a lightweight, balloon-borne instrument to collect data. "To keep advancing, we need scientists who can determine what data we need, collect that data, and solve problems," Bracco says. (NOAA)
At the Intersection of Climate and AI, Machine Learning is Revolutionizing Climate Science
2025-01-22
A É«»¨ÌÃ-led review paper recently published in Nature Reviews Physics is exploring the ways machine learning is revolutionizing the field of climate physics — and the role human scientists might play.
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The Secret ‘Sex Lives’ of Bacteria: New Research Challenges Old Ideas About How Species Form
2025-01-22
The study reveals that bacteria form distinct species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange via homologous recombination.
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New Biosensors Could Revolutionize Cancer Detection
2025-01-13
BME researchers combine precision and simplicity in cell-free biosensors, transforming diagnostic tools.