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Widespread planting of transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests, including the corn earworm. Researchers are studying a genetic factor that may play a role.

The Wrap has ranked the U of A film school No. 9 overall and No. 2 among public film schools. Work by the school's students has gained recognition around the globe.

The new position will advance research, teaching and outreach on Holocaust studies, human rights and comparative genocide.

Astronomers used the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to take an in-depth look at the debris disk surrounding Vega, a nearby star. Surprisingly, they found no obvious evidence of large planets plowing through the disk, as is common around other young stars.

The seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building houses laboratories, offices and research facilities, bringing together scientists from many different disciplines.

The center, known as CAMI, will help accelerate the development of new strategies to diagnose, prevent and treat cancers, infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions.

Election Day is fast approaching and could be followed by a long wait for results. Ashley Huggins, an assistant professor of psychology, offers tips for managing election-related anxiety.

From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects.

The things that scare us have evolved over the years, and horror movies have adapted, says Orquidea Morales, an assistant professor in the School of Theatre, Film and Television.

Tomás Díaz de la Rubia is the U of A's next senior vice president for research and innovation. He is expected to begin his appointment Nov. 11.