Desert Financial Arena is about to get a brand-new look. Arizona State University is embarking on a multiyear, multiphase renovation of the arena — home of the Sun Devils’ men’s and…
More than 700 million people around the world trust virtual private network, or VPN, apps to keep their data safe. Travelers use them on public Wi-Fi, people living under restrictive…
When Mariana Torres first stepped onto the campus of Arizona State University, she was stepping into uncharted territory — not just for herself but for her entire family. A first-generation…
When rare bursts of rain sweep across the Valley, Arizonans can’t help but revel in the sound of thunder, the smell of wet creosote and the temporary relief from the…
John Shufeldt knew he wanted to be a physician when he was 5 years old. “I realized early on that everyone should have a shot at health, no matter where…
In rural Arizona, access to safe and affordable drinking water is not guaranteed. Households in rural communities often rely on private wells, small treatment systems or hauled water, all of…
Arizona has often been at the forefront of innovative transportation. Waymo, the first commercial driverless vehicle, launched in the Phoenix area in 2018. And now the idea of flying cars may be…
Scientists have developed a new test that can reveal when cancer began and how quickly it is progressing, helping doctors predict when treatment will be needed. Diego Mallo, a researcher…
When Rob Walton visited a friend in South Africa 25 years ago to tour a nature preserve, his friend told him getting involved with this kind of work was what…
For years, Arizona’s low cost of living and housing in Arizona made it a draw for people from all over the country. But Arizona is no longer the state it…
Every summer, Arizona’s monsoon season typically blows up from June through September, with the most intense storms in July and August. Monday’s massive dust storm, or haboob, is evidence of…
“What kind of milk would you like with that?” Baristas ask this question every day, and every day people choose their favorite milk. But at the heart of this simple…
