Image Southern Arizona Heat Summit highlights youth voices while helping Tucson prepare for extreme heat Feb. 18, 2026 More than 300 community leaders, organizers, researchers and engaged residents gathered on campus this month for a day of planning and action to mitigate and manage the negative impacts of extreme heat on a regional scale. Read more
Image Supporting the Future of Women in Science Feb. 17, 2026 In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, universities around the world are spotlighting the importance of representation, mentorship, and access in shaping the future of scientific discovery. At the University of Arizona, programs like the Keep Engaging Youth in Science (KEYS) Research Internship Program are helping create powerful early pathways for young women to see themselves not only as students of science, but as its future leaders. Read more
Image Super-sniffer aeroplane finds oil fields’ hidden emissions Feb. 6, 2026 Airborne sensor shows that methane emissions from oil- and gas-producing areas can be five times higher than reported. Read more
Image College of Medicine – Tucson’s Jason Wu named associate editor of national journal Feb. 5, 2026 Read more
Image Who Decides When a Home Is Safe? A California Bill Says Science, Not Insurers. Feb. 4, 2026 Following a Times investigation, a state lawmaker is proposing the first health-based standards for assessing smoke contamination after wildfires. Read more
Image New JAMA research letter identifies increase in Emergency Medical Services calls related to extreme heat among vulnerable populations Feb. 2, 2026 Read more
Image Firefighters are helping us understand the impact of 'forever chemicals' Feb. 2, 2026 Read more
Image New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters Feb. 2, 2026 A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has identified clear occupational factors and demographic indicators associated with elevated serum levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances among U.S. career firefighters. Read more
Image A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells Feb. 2, 2026 State scientists were checking private drinking water wells across Wisconsin for a widely used family of harmful chemicals called PFAS. Read more