Tag: university of arizona
‘Dressed’ laser aimed at clouds may be key to inducing rain,...
The adage "Everyone complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it," may one day be obsolete if researchers at the University of...
Ancient shrimp-like animals had ‘modern’ hearts and blood vessels
An international team of researchers from the University of Arizona, China and the United Kingdom has discovered the earliest known cardiovascular system, and the...
Scientists solve riddle of celestial archaeology
A decades old space mystery has been solved by an international team of astronomers led by Professor Martin Barstow of the University of Leicester...
Tylenol during pregnancy linked to ADHD in children
Acetaminophen, found in over-the-counter products such as Excedrin and Tylenol, provides many people with relief from headaches and sore muscles. When used appropriately, it...
Flowing Water on Mars Appears Likely But Hard to Prove
Studies examine puzzling summertime streaks
Martian experts have known since 2011 that mysterious, possibly water-related streaks appear and disappear on the planet’s surface. Georgia Institute...
Market Forces Influence Value of Bat-Provided Services
Services provided by Mother Nature, such as pest control from insect-eating bats, are affected by market forces like most anything else in the economy,...
Astronomers discover planet that shouldn’t be there
An international team of astronomers, led by a University of Arizona graduate student, has discovered the most distantly orbiting planet found to date around...
Digital deception: People who lie while texting take longer to respond
Ever been trading a flurry of text messages when there’s an awkward pause? Well, research from BYU shows you probably should be suspicious. A new...
Divorce elevates risk for depression, but only for some people
Divorce is associated with an increased risk of future depressive episodes but only for those who already have a history of depression, according to...
Good vibrations: Mediating mood through brain ultrasound
University of Arizona researchers have found in a recent study that ultrasound waves applied to specific areas of the brain appear able to alter...
