Is there any truth to ‘crazy cat lady’ nickname? Study says maybe…

Cats have always been that furry friend that provide a form of stress relief and companionship. But a new study links them to the exact opposite.


TGen researchers turn to canines to better understand Valley fever

Some dogs cough. Others lose their appetite. And some dogs don’t show any symptoms at all.

Valley Fever dog photo

Tucson Convention Center photo

ASU students get free college tuition after winning national ‘Heroes of the Dorm’ e-sports tournament

Confetti fell and the crowd cheered as a champion was crowned at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington.


Arizona cities work to stay ahead of emerging technology

Every month seemingly brings a slick new gadget to consumers’ hands, but those technological advancements aren’t always felt in the public sector, where some local governments have only just begun to push through upgrades to sometimes decades-old systems.

The city of Peoria offers crime reporting services through its website. (Cronkite News)

Honey bees: ASU researchers’ study may help improve lifespan

Honey bees play an imperative role in the feeding the country as they pollinate about a third of all food consumed in United States, according to the American Beekeeping Federation.


Eco-friendly green burials become more popular in Arizona, the U.S.

An alternative, environmentally-focused way of interment is picking up popularity across the United States.


Nootropics pop up on college campuses, but do these ‘smart drugs’ actually work?

TEMPE – It's no secret college students have used “smart drugs” to enhance their performance in school. They often turn to medication such as Adderall and Vyvanse, prescription stimulants used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder.


Arizona’s increase in exports help draw global business leaders

America’s Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship has come to Arizona this week with 45 representatives from 24 countries.


From fad to flames: The rise and fall of the hoverboard industry

After colleges began regulating them, public entities banned them and retailers pulled them from shelves, one of 2015’s biggest fads has faded.

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Phoenix’s growing warehouse district attracts new events venue, The Vintage 45

Eneyas Freitas grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

(From left to right) U.S Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., The Vintage 45 Excutive Director Eneyas Freitas, Maricopa Country Supervisor Steve Gallardo and Phoenix Vice Mayor Kate Gallego (Photo by Gilbert Cordova)

Growing Arizona bioscience industry faces challenges

Arizona’s bioscience industry continues to grow, but a small venture capital stream and declining research funding pose challenges, according to a new report by the Flinn Foundation, a Phoenix-based organization that supports research and business activity in the sector.