Science Archives | Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com The Leading Independent News Source in Phoenix, Arizona Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:55 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Copyright 2025 Phoenix New Times. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Phoenix New Times readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Phoenix New Times letters@phoenixnewtimes.com (Phoenix New Times Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Phoenix New Times Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/09/PHX_1320x825-100-1.jpg Phoenix New Times The Leading Independent News Source in Phoenix, Arizona https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com 144 90 SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix this week https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/spacex-rocket-launch-visible-in-phoenix-february-2026-40625732/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40625732 Jennifer Goldberg https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/spacex-rocket-launch-visible-in-phoenix-february-2026-40625732/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:17:38 -0700 Arts & Culture Another reason to look at the sky: The next SpaceX launch is coming up on April 22. ]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/spacex-rocket-launch-visible-in-phoenix-february-2026-40625732/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Kids in these Valley areas are at highest risk of catching measles https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kids-in-these-valley-areas-are-at-highest-risk-of-catching-measles-40661287/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40661287 Sam Eifling https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kids-in-these-valley-areas-are-at-highest-risk-of-catching-measles-40661287/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:54:12 -0700 Maricopa County tracks how many kids get vaccinated against the contagious disease. As outbreaks rise, these Zip codes are least-protected.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kids-in-these-valley-areas-are-at-highest-risk-of-catching-measles-40661287/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Shrooms are going mainstream, but science and regulation are lagging https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/shrooms-easier-to-get-in-arizona-and-elsewhere-but-science-lags-40660186/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40660186 Zach Buchanan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/shrooms-easier-to-get-in-arizona-and-elsewhere-but-science-lags-40660186/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0700 It's increasingly easier to get psilocybin mushrooms. But science hasn't caught up to studying its effects.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/shrooms-easier-to-get-in-arizona-and-elsewhere-but-science-lags-40660186/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare comet over Arizona! https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-rare-comet-over-arizona-40659730/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40659730 Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-rare-comet-over-arizona-40659730/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:48:03 -0700 Arts & Culture Here's how to see Comet C/2025 R3 in Arizona this week.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-rare-comet-over-arizona-40659730/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Firefly Alpha rocket launch could be visible in Arizona tonight https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/firefly-alpha-rocket-launch-could-be-visible-in-arizona-tonight-40651546/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40651546 Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/firefly-alpha-rocket-launch-could-be-visible-in-arizona-tonight-40651546/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:25:14 -0700 Arts & Culture The latest launch from California could light up the night sky on Wednesday.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/firefly-alpha-rocket-launch-could-be-visible-in-arizona-tonight-40651546/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Will tonight’s SpaceX launch be visible in Phoenix? https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/spacex-rocket-launch-visible-in-phoenix-january-2026-40638325/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40638325 Jennifer Goldberg https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/spacex-rocket-launch-visible-in-phoenix-january-2026-40638325/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:28:04 -0700 Arts & Culture Look to the skies to see the jellyfish-shaped phenomenon.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/spacex-rocket-launch-visible-in-phoenix-january-2026-40638325/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Arizona saw northern lights Monday. Can you see it again tonight? https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/how-to-see-northern-lights-in-arizona-tonight-40638025/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40638025 Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/how-to-see-northern-lights-in-arizona-tonight-40638025/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:18:13 -0700 Arts & Culture We got a faint view of the aurora borealis on Monday.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/how-to-see-northern-lights-in-arizona-tonight-40638025/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times When to see Arizona’s first supermoon of 2026 this weekend https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/when-to-see-arizonas-first-supermoon-of-2026-this-weekend-40633245/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40633245 Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/when-to-see-arizonas-first-supermoon-of-2026-this-weekend-40633245/#respond Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:45:00 -0700 Arts & Culture It's a bright start to the year’s skywatching calendar.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/when-to-see-arizonas-first-supermoon-of-2026-this-weekend-40633245/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times When to see Arizona’s biggest stargazing events in 2026 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-astronomical-events-arizona-can-see-in-2026-40629996/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40629996 Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-astronomical-events-arizona-can-see-in-2026-40629996/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0700 Arts & Culture A full year of astronomical spectacles awaits skywatchers.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-astronomical-events-arizona-can-see-in-2026-40629996/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend. How to see it in Arizona https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/when-to-see-the-2025-geminid-meteor-shower-peak-in-arizona-40627738/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40627738 Benjamin Leatherman https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/when-to-see-the-2025-geminid-meteor-shower-peak-in-arizona-40627738/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:35:36 -0700 Arts & Culture The year’s biggest meteor shower brings the brightest fireballs of 2025 in December.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/when-to-see-the-2025-geminid-meteor-shower-peak-in-arizona-40627738/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times