Officials hope new Mayo Clinic medical school in Scottsdale will help ease state’s doctor shortage
SCOTTSDALE – Dr. Amit Shah smiles as he demonstrates the new technology at the Mayo Clinic’s new medical school campus in Scottsdale.
Parker saloon owner turns to solar for power, but keeps other technology at bay
PARKER – The moment you take a sharp right turn off State Route 95 and onto Cienega Springs Road near Parker, there’s no such thing as a pit stop along the 5-mile journey. The bumpy, winding road leads to The Desert Bar, a secluded, booze-friendly landmark that’s been a staple in the area for more than 34 years.
How will robots change the agricultural industry in Arizona?
PHOENIX – Each day, workers at Abby Lee Farms walk down the aisles – sometimes on stilts – to inspect, prune and hand pick tomatoes on the 3-acre, indoor facility in Phoenix.
Google this: Court rejects businessman’s claim against Google trademark
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court this week rejected a businessman's claim that Google cannot trademark the verb form of its name because "to google" has become synonymous with internet searching.
Arizona’s tech sector taking steps to rise to prominence
When Vivek Kopparthi graduated from Arizona State University and wanted to start his own tech business, he looked no further than the Valley.
Arizona law enforcement agencies stress need to hire officers, announce job fair
PHOENIX – Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone and other Arizona local leaders came together earlier this week to highlight their need to hire more law enforcement officers and shore up their “depleted” departments.
Arizona students create solar-powered go-karts to compete in statewide Racing the Sun competition
TUCSON – For the past several months, Morgan Smith has hunched over the framework for a small go-cart in a classroom littered with metal shavings at his Tucson high school.
‘March for Science’ events expected to draw thousands in Arizona
WASHINGTON - Organizers of the March for Science events scheduled around the country Saturday said they are compelled to march - something scientists don't normally do - to defend their work against critics and their programs against budget-cutters.
Experts: More pet owners turning to prosthetics to help increase mobility
TUCSON – After her owner straps on her metal paw, Terra bounds toward a green and yellow squeaky ball.
Former ASU student shines light on workplace harassment in tech industry
PHOENIX - When Susan Fowler detailed the atmosphere at Uber company headquarters in her viral February blog post, the former Arizona State student and engineer gave voice to a serious issue in the tech industry: harassment of female workers in male-dominated companies.
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Boxing training may help people with Parkinson’s disease
PHOENIX – Valley Parkinson's patients are turning to non-contact boxing to help punch back at their disease.
