Gov. Ducey urges public to stay vigilant during wildfire season

PHOENIX - Arizona's wildfire threat remains high, despite having one of the wettest winters on record. Gov. Ducey urged residents to remain vigilant.


Mexican engineer turning prickly pear juice into biodegradable plastic

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – A professor of chemical engineering in Mexico is making biodegradable plastics from the juice of prickly pear cactus.


Population of migrating monarchs dwindling, but experts say it’s not all doom and gloom

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The monarch butterfly is being considered for federal protection, but not all experts agree it’s endangered. Citizen scientists are playing a pivotal role in providing data to determine whether they should be.