Lane Sainty

1 month ago | azcentral.com | Lane Sainty

Chris Doughty, an associate professor in NAU's informatics department, was writing a paper for a conference and had the idea to test a theory about sauropods, forests and fruit. Doughty created a model of a forest, with animals moving through it, looking at how those animals might have thinned the forest. The research supported the theory that the extinction of dinosaurs set off events that led to widespread growth of fruit.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lane Sainty

A butterfly beating its wings can alter the trajectory of the universe, or so they say. So it’s only natural that an event as pivotal as the extinction of the dinosaurs could have some pretty far-reaching effects too. One of those effects, according to new research out of Northern Arizona University, had to do with fruit. But how, exactly, the demise of the dinosaurs gave rise to the juicy apples and peaches of today is complicated.

1 month ago | azcentral.com | Lane Sainty

Copper, climate, cattle cotton and citrus, otherwise known as the 5 C's, are represented on Arizona's state seal. In Arizona's early days, the 5 C's were emblematic of what drove the economy, or what local leaders wanted outsiders to see. Historians have tried to trace the beginnings of the 5 C's, but there's no clear origin, aside from a few early magazine articles.

2 months ago | azcentral.com | Lane Sainty

Bisbee sits in a remote part of Arizona, but the skies weren't as dark as they could be until the city stepped in. In November, Bisbee was designated a "dark sky place," the 22nd such location in Arizona. Keeping skies dark produces great photos, but it's also good for the health of people and wildlife. Erie Street, lined with historic storefronts and vintage cars, offers a chance to step back in time. It runs through Lowell, just down the highway from Bisbee in southern Arizona.

2 months ago | azcentral.com | Lane Sainty

Founders of All Queer Shakespeare say Phoenix theater scene needed more representation. The shows will star queer actors and bring in queer support staff, but allies are welcome to join. The Valentine's Day cabaret was born out of a long Spotify playlist and honed to some show-stopping tunes. On a recent evening, the cast of All Queer Shakespeare’s latest show gathered in a room at the Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. They stood in a circle, breathing in unison.