Q&AZ: Why is Arizona so hot?
One listener asked a simple question via KJZZ's Q&AZ reporting project: Why is it so hot? KJZZ's Nate Engle found the answer.
New Arizona charter school will use AI in place of human teachers
Unbound Academy, which operates in Texas and Florida as Alpha Schools, has been approved to open a charter school in Arizona with an AI learning model that adjusts kids’ learning plans on the fly.
Your GM car is probably spying on you. The Texas AG wants to change that
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against auto maker GM in August, alleging that the company's vehicles collect and share customer data with ill-gotten customer consent.
A year after Preston Lord's death, a memorial in Queen Creek honors his life
One year ago, Gilbert teenager Preston Lord was fatally beaten at a Halloween party. He was 16. It was an attack that brought intense scrutiny to teen violence in the East Valley. On Monday evening, a memorial was held in Queen Creek.
ASU, UA are collaborating on a 'dash cam' for bikes to keep cyclists safer on the roads
The Cycle Safe is a device that will capture images and location data when vehicles pass within 3 feet of a bicycle on the road to help cyclists stay safe and identify potentially dangerous areas.
Watch the life cycle of mail-in ballots in new Maricopa County Recorder's Office video
The Maricopa County Recorder's Office has released a video following the life cycle of a mail-in ballot from printing to tabulation.
It’s not just you: Arizona’s plants are tired of this extreme heat, too
Arizona's summer temperatures have extended well into October for multiple years in a row. It's taking a toll on plants — even those that are native to the Sonoran Desert.
University of British Columbia's AI Scientist automates scientific discovery
The University of British Columbia has developed an AI program it's calling the "AI Scientist," capable of automating the process of scientific discovery.
Trading in your old phone? Why it might not get refurbished or recycled like you hope
Millions of people trade in their smartphones every year, but not many people know what happens after their phone is handed off for refurbishment or recycling. As it turns out, tech companies have differing philosophies behind the longevity of their devices.
UN report reveals less than a quarter of the world's e-waste is being recycled
A recent UN report details that the world is throwing away a growing amount of electronic products and recycling very little of it. This could lead to more demand for the mining of precious metals present in Arizona soil.
Sinking cities: How land subsidence is affecting Arizona
Land subsidence has been affecting coastal cities for decades, and is being accelerated by the effects of global warming - but Arizona is also suffering due to excessive groundwater pumping.
'Toilet to tap' may be one way to help ease the water crisis
"Toilet to tap" is a catchy phrase used to simplify the idea of putting recycled and purified water back into the drinking supply. The real process is far more complex, resulting in water that's in some cases more pure than bottled water. It's also one solution ADEQ is looking into to help ease Arizona's growing water troubles.
ASU calls for more collaboration between universities around the world
ASU and its Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory are calling for more collaboration between universities around the world in order to accelerate research and scientific advancements to help combat global challenges like climate change.
Virtual reality is poised to change the way health care providers interact with patients
Virtual reality has been used in health care for several years, and the release of Apple's Vision Pro headset has renewed interest in the field, challenging health care professionals to innovate new ways to treat and talk with patients.
Optimism for hydrogen as an alternative fuel source continues to build in the Valley
Artificial intelligence was the focus of many companies at the Consumer Electronics Show this year, but hydrogen fuel is making a return.