Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself
Mosquitoes kill more people than any other creature in the world. So the key is — try not to get bitten.
A newly mapped underwater mountain could be home to 20 new species
The potentially new species, which have yet to be officially confirmed, include a sea urchin, starfish and a squat lobster.
Updated COVID vaccines are coming soon
The new COVID vaccines are designed to keep the shots up to date with the virus, which keeps evolving to evade our immune systems.
Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?
A surge in research into plastics in food and water is raising questions about the accumulation of microplastics in the body.
Lithium drilling project temporarily blocked on sacred tribal lands in Arizona
The case is among the latest legal fights to pit Native American tribes and environmentalists against President Joe Biden’s administration.
Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison
Derek Chauvin is now housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring, Texas. He was previously held in Tucson, Arizona.
Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
Schools and health experts are now saying it is OK to send children to class with some symptoms of illness, including a runny nose or cough.
Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take hold
Asylum was halted at the border June 5 because arrests for illegal crossings topped a threshold of 2,500 a day.
Giant old saguaros can be resilient. It's baby saguaros researchers are worried about
Human-caused climate change is robbing the Sonoran Desert of the conditions needed to help baby saguaro take root and thrive.
Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment)
The division of roles and responsibilities is the biggest difficulty that parents face when bringing home a new baby.
Costco says it's going to start cracking down on membership sharing
Shoppers will have to start scanning their membership cards at the entrances to Costco warehouses rather than just presenting them to a store employee.
Large desert tortoise rescued from Arizona highway after escaping from ostrich ranch 3 miles away
A motorist and DPS Sgt. Steven Sekrecki managed to get the tortoise off the roadway unharmed.
An American (senator) in Paris: Kyrsten Sinema competes in amateur marathon on Olympic course
The Senator is a fitness fanatic, having competed in multiple marathons and Ironman triathlons, summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2013 and hiked Mount Fuji in July
Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans
Higher prices have Americans choosing between splurging a bit at the supermarket over going out to eat.
10 reasons why AI may be overrated
A growing chorus of naysayers is expressing doubts about how game-changing generative AI will actually be for the economy.
