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‘Power of Poison’ exhibit delves into fact and fiction of deadly substances

By Jimmy Magahern

Jul 11, 2025

Arizona Science Center’s “The Power of Poison” is a thrilling look at the fascinating history of toxins.

Phoenix therapist and musician combines skills to help get you moving

By James Palazzolo

Jul 8, 2025

Identifying motivation drain and using cognitive behavioral tools and music to find your drive when it feels impossible.

Mark Kelly to introduce Senate resolution naming June 30 Asteroid Day

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 25, 2025

The Arizona Senator calls asteroids both a global threat and a key resource for space exploration.

Photos: SpaceX rocket launch over Phoenix captivates Valley

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 17, 2025

The spectacular display in the nighttime skies over the Valley was anything but ordinary.

Yes, Phoenix is sinking. What does that mean for the city?

By TJ L'Heureux

May 15, 2025

The ground below Phoenix and other American cities is sagging. How bad is it?

What time to see the Flower Moon tonight in Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 12, 2025

May's full moon will be smaller in the sky than normal. Here’s how it's unique and what time to see it.

When to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in Arizona this week

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 5, 2025

Be prepared to get up early if you'd like to see some shooting stars.

Here’s what those lights over Arizona were on Thursday night

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 2, 2025

What caused that glow in the skies over Phoenix and other local cities last night? You might already know.

Here’s what those lights over Arizona were on Sunday night

By Jennifer Goldberg

Apr 28, 2025

That unusual light in the sky on Sunday night? Sorry, it wasn't aliens.

How to see the cosmic ‘smiley face’ in the sky in Arizona this week

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 24, 2025

No joke: The crescent moon will align with Venus and Saturn to form an emoji-like grin.

Uncanny Valley: Why Phoenix has become a laboratory for an invasion of robots

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 23, 2025

The 'bots are among us, including delivery drones, autonomous vehicles and service droids.

Here’s when to see the Lyrid meteor shower in Arizona this week

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 20, 2025

The annual meteor shower is set to peak on April 21 and 22.

When to see the pink full moon on Saturday in Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 10, 2025

April's full moon will appear smaller than usual. Here's how to see it and why it's called a Pink Moon.

Your guide to Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: Schedule, stargazing and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Mar 27, 2025

You can meet an astronaut, have close encounters with the cosmos or take a laser-guided tour of the constellations.

Phoenix skywatchers share photos of Blood Moon lunar eclipse

By Jennifer Goldberg

Mar 14, 2025

Did you miss the total lunar eclipse last night? Here's what it looked like.

‘Literally lifesaving’: Why Sinema is pushing for psychedelic drug research

By Morgan Fischer

Mar 14, 2025

Kyrsten Sinema doesn't often give interviews, but the ex-senator was eager to tell us about lobbying for ibogaine research.

The Phoenix Lights UFO sightings in 1997: An oral history

By Benjamin Leatherman

Mar 13, 2025

How the unexplained encounter stunned the Valley 28 years ago today.

When to see the blood moon total lunar eclipse on Thursday in Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman

Mar 12, 2025

It should be a remarkable sight, unless the weather doesn't cooperate.

How to see the rare planetary alignment tonight in Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman

Feb 28, 2025

An astronomical spectacle awaits in the night skies on Friday night. Here's when to look.

Here’s what those lights over Arizona were on Monday night

By Benjamin Leatherman

Feb 11, 2025

We’re not saying it was aliens.

Science

Two meteor showers peak this week. When to look

Sinema gushes over ‘Jedi Mind Fuck’ shroom researcher

Science

Two meteor showers peak this week. When to look

Sinema gushes over ‘Jedi Mind Fuck’ shroom researcher

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