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There are things that California residents can do to prepare for wildfires, from knowing county evacuation routes to having emergency supplies packed and ready to go. But what happens when you’ve done all that and it’s public infrastructure that fails you?
Nov. 14, 2018
Humans are not rational beings, and when it comes to data this is blindingly evident. On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about data and the brain.
Nov. 14, 2018
After year-long search competition that pitted cities and states to become home of Amazon's second headquarters, the retail giant selected Long Island City, New York, and Arlington, Virginia as the cite of their HQ2 locations. So what are the terms of the deal?
Nov. 14, 2018
Vector Launch Inc. is planning a commercial rocket launch at the Pacific Spaceport Complex, its first launch at the Alaska facility.
Nov. 14, 2018
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has written an op-ed outlining some requirements he has for Arizona’s internal deal on drought. It came two days ahead of an important meeting of the board of the agency that runs the Central Arizona Project canal system.
Nov. 13, 2018
Republican Steve Gaynor led by about 40,000 votes after election night, and the Associated Press called the race for Gaynor that evening. But Democrat Katie Hobbs refused to concede, and the AP retracted the call Monday.
Nov. 13, 2018
For the for the fourth year in a row, the International Educational Exchange ranks ASU as the top public choice for international students, though overall it trails behind four private universities.
Nov. 13, 2018
The University of Arizona has developed interactive, multimedia programs to help teach some of the world’s less common languages.
Nov. 13, 2018
Federal officials had contradicted each other last week on whether the so-called asylum ban applies to children traveling without a parent or guardian, but they’re now on the same page.
Nov. 13, 2018
A coalition of aid agencies in Arizona are worried about what they call an anti-immigration proposal from the Department of Homeland Security. DHS wants to make immigrants trying to come to the U.S. legally inadmissible to the country if they are likely to need government aid.
Nov. 13, 2018
A part of the Central American migrant caravan passed through the Mexican state of Sonora yesterday, on its way to Tijuana.
Nov. 13, 2018
A Scottsdale rehab center is offering a limited number of beds to people suffering from addiction, and now, people being affected by the the southern California fires.
Nov. 13, 2018
With more than 100,000 votes left in Maricopa County on Tuesday, that pass/fail status could change. The bond, which would go to school buses and technology, is passing by fewer than 1,000 votes.
Nov. 13, 2018
Phoenix is a young city, and while its looking to be one of the nation’s more innovative places, its also taking steps to preserve its history. Recently, Architectural Digest compiled a list of the most beautifully-designed theaters in each state, and the Orpheum Theatre won the honor for Arizona.
Nov. 13, 2018
Last month, Tracy Nadzieja stood in front of a courtroom, took an oath to become a commissioner of the Maricopa County Superior Court and became the first known transgender judge in the state.
Nov. 13, 2018
A new analysis from the Arizona Republic shows you’re much more likely to get your card information stolen by a skimmer at one specific type of gas station in Arizona.
Nov. 13, 2018
Arizona’s largest city — Phoenix— has decided it no longer wants to be part of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Not surprisingly, leaders of the organization are disappointed by the council’s decision, including Ken Strobeck, executive director of the league.
Nov. 13, 2018
While Stan Lee was the force behind many of the most popular superheroes, it’s clear that the majority of them are men. But a new study found there’s a real-world connection between young girls seeing female superheroes on the big screen and their view of themselves and what they are capable of.
Nov. 13, 2018
The U.S. box office has been dominated for the past several years by characters like the Avengers, Black Panther, Spider-Man and the X-Men — all of them superheroes who were either created or brought to a level of immense popularity by Stan Lee of Marvel Comics.
Nov. 13, 2018
There are countless gadgets, inventions and items that never make their way onto store shelves, or into our homes or onto commonly-used websites. Some aren’t quite interesting or practical enough, while others could only appeal to our imaginations.
Nov. 13, 2018
