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💧🧬 Did you know that key drug targets in your body, the G-protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs), need a massive influx of water to activate, even more than their size? Fried et al. found this and more in a study that can change the future of drug design. Check out their dataset and article at https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.19686555 and https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2117349119. Image: Fried et al. (2022). CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
#OpenData #OpenScience #DrugDesign #UniversityofArizona

Rhodopsin activation in lipid membranes entails a large influx of bulk water into the protein core. (A) Dark-state rhodopsin has a closed, dehydrated conformation of the 7-transmembrane helical bundle (30). (B) Open metarhodopsin-II conformation is adopted after retinal photoisomerization with outward-tilted TM6 (blue) and extended TM5 (green) helices following pH-dependent breakage of the Glu134–Arg135 salt bridge (31). (C) Large numbers of water molecules (~80–100) enter rhodopsin as determined by osmotic stress data for various-sized polyethylene glycols (PEGs). Smaller PEGs show smaller apparent water influx than more excluded large PEGs. The number of water molecules determined by the universal large osmolyte response is indicated by the dotted line. (D) Increase in virial coefficient ΔC for volume versus osmotic pressure accompanies rhodopsin photoactivation. Larger ΔC is determined in the exclusion limit of larger PEGs with the dotted line as the universal response. (E) Viewed from the intracellular side, dark-state rhodopsin is closed with residues colored by hydrophobicity (red, hydrophobic; white, hydrophilic). (F) The MII state shows an opened hydrophilic cavity (white) to accommodate the influx of bulk water which (G) widens as the C-terminal peptide of the G-protein (here Gi) is docked

🐜👂 Did you know species of #ants eavesdrop on other species' warning signals? A study by Christopher Frost, Stephen Yanoviak, and Rachel Wells shows that some ant species can smell and respond to the alarm signals of more aggressive ants, like Azteca trigona, helping them dodge danger and avoid conflict. Check out their dataset and article at https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.13963886 and https://doi.org/10.1007/s00040-021-00836-2. Image: Stockcake
#opendata #openscience #ants #UniversityofArizona

Red fire ants navigate across moss-covered bark while communicating and working together in their forest home.

💰 The Price of Fertility! 🩺✨Explore the real cost behind procedures many #women may undergo in their lifetimes in this eye-opening #visualization by Miranda Rintoul, runner-up in the #UniversityofArizona Libraries 2020 Data Visualization Challenge. 📊 Check it out at https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.12354578. Image: Miranda Rintoul (2020). CC BY 4.0.
#OpenData #DataViz #WomensHealth #Fertility #HealthCareCosts #UniversityofArizona

This visualization gives an overview of the cost of women's reproductive healthcare in the US, both insured and uninsured. The procedures shown are ones that many women can expect to go through at least once during their lifetimes - such as childbirth or abortion.

🌳🌱 Did you know woody plants can reshape soil health in #drylands? A study by Martha Mary Farella, David D. Breshears and Rachel Gallery shows that woody plant cover alone can predict nearly 50% of #soil function changes, including nutrient levels and microbial activity. Learn more from their dataset and article at https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.12273191 and https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005838. Image: Stockcake
#OpenData #OpenScience #Drylands #Soilhealth #UniversityofArizona

Massive ancient tree with sprawling exposed roots captures nature's resilience and beauty in warm golden sunlight.

‘Mental reset’ helped UA baseball pitching staff find form https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/66081/ #BallAndBatGames #Baseball #CalPolyMustangs #MajorLeagueBaseball #MajorLeagueBaseballCompetitions #MajorLeagueBaseballPlayoffs #MajorLeagueBaseballPostseason #MajorLeagueBaseballTeams #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #MLBPostseason #OutdoorSports #Sports #TeamSports #TurfSports #UniversityOfArizona

#MarsPoetica

Speaking about the University of Arizona, home of #HiRISE, the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment in Mars orbit:

"We believe that HiRISE is an intersection between science and culture. We often post lines of poetry, aphorisms and literary quotations in different languages […] paired with an image that is meant to show that Mars can also be a place of inspiration and reflection."

https://www.uahirise.org/epo/beautiful-mars/marspoetica/

#poetry #Mars #Solarocks #Space #UniversityOfArizona

A video from my university about how research training affects students. I love that 2 of the 3 students who are showcased are women of color, one of them a Navajo student who talks about her son saying "my mom's a scientist!", and about the impact of the research on safe water for her community. #AcademicChatter #Tucson #Arizona #UniversityOfArizona https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyqEtfZ39kQ

This article is by our new university president and the leader of the central office for research. Universities do good work that is helpful to society, and that shouldn't be news. Society (taxes and federal granting agencies) should support universities, for the research outcomes as well as the education for students, and those two happen together. #AcademicChatter #Tucson #UniversityOfArizona #Arizona https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2025/05/15/university-arizona-research-funding-garimella/83588623007/

💸📚 Did you know university students may spend over $800 on homework each semester? An informative #visualization by Riley Karsen Zuckert, winner of the University of Arizona Libraries’ 2022 Data Visualization Challenge, reveals the hidden costs of academic success. 📊 See the full visualisation at: https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.19719631. Image: Riley Karsen Zuckert (2022). CC BY 4.0
#OpenData #HigherEd #DataViz #UniversityofArizona

An interactive visualization analyzing the costs of materials that must be purchased for UArizona students to be successful on and complete their homework in a given semester. Data was manually collected through surveying of UArizona undergraduate and graduate students in Fall 2021. The visualization is constructed using R's shiny.io and displays three interpretations of the material costs.

New Arizona Women’s basketball coach Becky Burke https://www.rawchili.com/nba/50600/ #arizona #athletes #athletics #Basketball #ncaa #NCAABasketball #Sports #tucson #University #UniversityOfArizona #wildcats

#attomicroscopy #bioengineering #chemicalreactions #electronmicroscopy #MaterialsScience #MohammedHassan #moleculardynamics #nanotechnology #PierreAgostini #quantumphysics #realtimeimaging #UniversityofArizona #UVlight

https://miltonmarketing.com/news/time-stopped-attomicroscopy-quantum-revolution/

Arizona’s iconic cactus logo is returning to McKale https://www.rawchili.com/nba/44791/ #ArizonaWildcats #ArizonaWildcatsBasketball #Basketball #Big12ConferenceTeams #FormerPac12ConferenceTeams #FormerWesternAthleticConferenceTeams #MckaleCenter #UniversityOfArizona

🔋⚡🧠 Bulky batteries and power delivery issues have long posed a challenge to muscular stimulation #implants. A study by Alex Burton, Dhrubo Ahmad, Philipp Gutruf and collaborators introduces a battery-free, high-power implant solution! Discover their innovative dataset, software, and article at https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.24329134, https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/AN4BS and https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-43669-2. Image: Burton et al. (2023). CC-BY 4.0
#opendata #openscience #neuromuscularstimulation #UniversityofArizona

a. Block diagram of communication scheme. b. Photograph of return, spinal and muscle electrodes. c. Temporal control of stimulation patterns. d. Amplitude control of biphasic stimulation. e. Change in the impedance of the electrode, measured at 1 kHz, after continuous stimulation of over 9 million cycles.

Almost 50 youngsters got run, gun and fun on the #UniversityofArizona turf at #ArizonaWildcats camp for children with special needs. A few more images from the afternoon to be found here > http://tucne.ws/1sbz

🌿🌧️ Predicting the extent of invasive Buffelgrass is important for its management. Travis Matlock, a runner-up in the @uazlibraries 2024 #DataVisualization Challenge, in collaboration with the USA NPN, created an informative map that tracks rainfall "events" over a 30-day period to forecast buffelgrass green-up 1–2 weeks in advance. Check out the map here: https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.25705419
Travis Matlock (2024). CC-BY 4.0. #OpenData #OpenScience #DataViz #buffelgrass #climatedata #UniversityofArizona

A map created by Travis Matlock as a product of USA National Phenology Network. It is a Raster plus Spatial Point map of Arizona that calculates the number of distinct precipiation "events" over a 30-day rolling period prior to the forecast date. The number of these events, in turn, is used to forecast areas where buffelgrass will be "greening up" in the following 1-2 weeks.

https://www.fogolf.com/952831/paige-spiranac-makes-six-word-claim-about-xander-schaffuele-after-revealing-crush-on-him/ Paige Spiranac makes six-word claim about Xander Schaffuele after revealing ‘crush’ on him #BrysonDeChambeau #Golf #GolfBabe #PaigeSpiranac #PgaTour #SanDiegoStateUniversity #TomBrady #UniversityOfArizona #XANDERSCHAUFFELE

Arizona’s Carter Bryant, Jaden Bradley officially enter NBA Draft pool https://www.rawchili.com/nba/3779/ #Basketball #men #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA #NBADraft #NbaSeasons #NbaTeams #Sports #TeamSports #UniversityOfArizona

Thinking of applying to the University of Arizona?

It’s known for sunshine and strong academics, but what if I tell you there’s more to discover beneath the surface? From hidden scholarships to surprising career pipelines and even one of the most underrated programs in the U.S.

But here’s the real kicker: most students overlook #7 on our list, which could be a game-changer. Whether you're applying or transferring, this breakdown spills it all

https://scholarinfohub.com/university-of-arizona-the-ultimate-guide/

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I got some unfortunate news earlier this month: #UniversityOfArizona has decided to defund the group I work for, @cct-datascience.bsky.social, amidst their continuing budget crisis.

https://datascience.cct.arizona.edu/news/data-science-team-seeking-new-projects-after-losing-funding

It super sucks and means I'll likely have to drop down to 50% in May and I'll be looking for new, better supported, #rseng or #datascience positions, ideally still working with biologists in #rstats in some capacity. Remote or in #Tucson.

Let me know if you know of anything!

🌍🪨Did you know some metamorphic #rocks, called metabasic rocks, are an enormous source of #nitrogen being carried deep into the Earth through subduction? A deep nitrogen (N) cycling study by Ananya Mallik, Anna Rebaza, Paul Kapp, Long Li, Yifan Du, Ahmed Al Shams, Emily Cooperdock unveiled these and more. Check out their dataset and article at https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.23504415 and https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2023.10.007. Image: Stockcake #OpenData #OpenScience #Geosciences #UniversityofArizona

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