Image Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of the Health Harms of Global Warming, Fall 2024 Feb. 28, 2025 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. Read more
Image The fire paradox: Tree-ring data shows wildfire activity has declined, not increased Feb. 17, 2025 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. Read more
Image Center member Paloma Beamer nationally recognized with presidential honors Feb. 3, 2025 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. Read more
Image You might have a spoon's worth of microplastics - in your brain. Feb. 3, 2025 The average brain may contain a spoonful of plastic, a new study suggests. Read more
Image Study from UA and NAU links vaginal microbiomes to higher cervical cancer rates among Native American women Feb. 1, 2025 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. Read more
Image Research shows PTSD, anxiety may affect reproductive health of women firefighters Jan. 22, 2025 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 Read more
Image Scientists discover concerning new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water Jan. 6, 2025 According to a recent study 45% of the tap water in the United States is contaminated with "forever chemicals" that are considered dangerous to human health. Read more
Image Tucson sues U.S. Air Force over PFAS contamination of city water Dec. 20, 2024 Earlier this month, the City of Tucson filed a lawsuit against the United States Air Force over the contamination of its water supply by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) released from Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMAB). Read more