There’s more to studying outer space than looking through telescopes and analyzing the mineral compounds in samples collected from the surface of Mars.
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The air quality in Phoenix has gotten better, but there’s still room for improvement. That’s according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
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A recent round of cuts at the Department of Human Health and Services may have decimated research into the dangers of firefighting.
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New data from an organization that supports abortion rights find there were nearly 17,000 abortions in Arizona last year. That’s about a 21% increase over 2023.
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Phoenix is not only one of the hottest cities in America — it’s also one of the fastest-warming, according to a new analysis from the climate research group Climate Central.
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Does water have a flavor? You may think water’s ideal taste is neutral — and if you notice, say, an earthy aroma, you might be concerned.
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For many years, hospitals have proactively tested expectant mothers for drugs. But a growing movement of doctors are advocating for moving away from those policies.
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Kavitha Cardoza, a journalist for the Hechinger Report, is one of the few people who has looked into education outcomes for kids with childhood obesity. And there's one trailblazer in Arizona trying to change the conversation around it: Charleen Badman, the James Beard Award-winning chef behind FnB in Scottsdale.
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In the U.S., grandparents have taken on an expanded role as caregivers for children. And new research from the University of Arizona has found that when grandma and grandpa are in charge, the kids spend almost half of that time staring at screens.
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A new study suggests that the parasite medication, Pyrvinium pamoate, could help treat a rare type of skin cancer.
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The World Health Organization says nearly 11 million people around the world were diagnosed with tuberculosis in 2023. Author John Green has written about this.
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The intense heat in recent Arizona summers is taking a toll on the smaller saguaro cactus.
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Data centers have become more common in Arizona; the Valley is one of the biggest markets for them in the country. But data centers often need water, which in some cases, is in shorter supply here.