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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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Author May Busch releases new book on career advancement

Busch serves as Senior Advisor for Leadership in the Office of the President at ASU, helping develop the university’s next generation of leaders.

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Here’s how ASU is investing in artificial intelligence, from upskilling to student tutors

The university has partnered with OpenAI to provide all students and faculty with access to ChatGPT Edu.

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WATCH: Arizona State University professor studies how sweat can keep us cool

The study looks at how the body sweats and how the evaporation of our sweat helps with the body’s cooling process.

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