Planning for extreme heat is key to protecting Arizona communities. This year’s Southern Arizona Heat Summit built on the inaugural program with help from community members, leaders, and experts who participated in a day-long workshop at U of A.

This report focuses on public perceptions of the health harms of climate change and various sources of energy. Global warming is causing many health harms in the United States.

Contrary to what people might think, North American forests are burning less, not more, according to new data. A study published in Nature Communications reveals how this trend may be causing more aggressive fires.

Five University of Arizona faculty members have been recognized with some of the nation's highest honors for their contributions to science, education and mentorship. The prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Mentoring and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers highlight the university's commitment to fostering excellence in teaching, research and community impact.

The average brain may contain a spoonful of plastic, a new study suggests.

Researchers from the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University (NAU) recently published a study on how vaginal microbiomes could contribute to the higher rates of cervical cancer in Native American women.

Investigators at the Zuckerman College of Public Health led a study that found negative mental health conditions among women firefighters may reduce levels of key hormone associated with ovarian reserve