Melissa Sevigny
Stories
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National
80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?
The famous symbol of fire prevention turns 80. But fire ecologists say that his message is outdated.
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National
A startup hopes to use a 1970s discovery to bring a male contraceptive to market
A research lab in Flagstaff, Ariz., is trying to leverage a 1970s discovery into a safe and desirable alternative for men who want to prevent pregnancy.
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In Arizona, paleontologists are shifting their focus to microfossils
Your whole idea of the Triassic period is about to be disrupted. Paleontologists are shifting their focus from dinosaurs to fossils so small they have to be reassembled under microscopes.
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National
The Hualapai Nation plans to restore a beloved Route 66 landmark in Arizona
A century-old gas station on Route 66 in Arizona was once the heart of the Hualapai <> Nation. The building is crumbling, but the tribe has plans to breathe new life into the landmark.
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National
Grassroots efforts bring firewood to Hopi people
When a massive coal mine closed in 2019, thousands of Hopi people lost access to free coal to heat their homes. Grassroots efforts to replace coal with firewood have sprung up and are winning funding.