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As Scottsdale gets a new Titanic exhibit, this ASU professor explains why we’ll never let go

What still captivates us about the Titanic? ASU film professor Kevin Sandler may have an answer, being a coeditor for the 1999 book Titanic: Anatomy of a Blockbuster.”

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Is the Arizona heat causing more drug overdose deaths? Expert says it’s more complicated than that

Arizona and New Mexico have one of the highest drug death rates. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director of the Health Observatory at ASU, joined The Show to talk about the issue.

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Why is it so dusty in the Valley, and why is it hanging around so long?

ASU researchers recorded a category 5 dust storm on August 3rd, one of five recorded in the past 16 years. Two locations saw dust concentrations over 5000 μg/m³.

Read on 12news.com

Education partnerships at the core of TSMC Arizona’s talent strategy

TSMC’s summer internship and technician program gives Arizona students opportunities in one of the world’s most advanced and fastest-growing industries.

Read on azbigmedia.com

Children shift their curiosity from kinds to individuals when items are special or useful

Researchers found that children age 5 and older selectively prioritize what to learn, shifting to individual-focused learning when items are marked as special or useful.

Read on nature.com

Learn how to be an influencer with ASU’s content creation major

Jessica Pucci, senior associate dean at the Cronkite School, said the major goes beyond simply making videos. Students will develop content strategies and build audiences.

Read on azfamily.com

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