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People are still flocking to Arizona, but is it as many as before?

Dennis Hoffman, an economics professor at Arizona State University, said there are local economists who are concerned about net domestic migration to Arizona slowing.

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Pride, Prejudice, and Peer Pressure

Devoney Looser, professor of English at Arizona State University and author joined NPR on a tour of the enduring world of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

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ASU researchers developing single drop blood test

ASU associate professor Chao Wang and his team have spent five years developing the disease-detecting tool that can detect certain diseases in minutes.

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New dust storm ranking system provides more insight into Arizona haboobs

Based on an analysis of 189 dust storms in AZ, researchers recently unveiled the “Phoenix Dust Scale,” a ranking system to assess the severity of dust storms.

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ASU scientists conduct new research on ancient foot fossil

ASU paleoanthropologist Yohannes Haile-Selassie says the structure of the Burtele foot provided unique abilities, including climbing trees.

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Here’s how confidence is returning to Phoenix commercial real estate sector

According to ASU’s Center for Real Estate and Finance’s latest Commercial Broker Sentiment Index, Phoenix’s real estate professionals are seeing brighter prospects ahead of 2026.

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10 years after peak TV, streaming enters its playlist era

Peter Murrieta, the deputy director at ASU Sidney Poitier New American Film School and interim associate dean at ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design, says TV has entered a new era

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Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics

A Regents Professor at Arizona State University, Davies reflects on how the first quantum revolution transformed our understanding of nature – and what the next one might bring.

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Remote and hybrid workers work less on Fridays. It’s hurting collaboration

From 2019 to 2024, the average number of minutes worked on Fridays fell by about 90 minutes in remote jobs.

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Immersive VR learning makes science exciting for middle schoolers

The VR program has significantly increased student engagement, leading to higher attendance and assignment completion, as students become invested in the story and science.

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