Tucked away in a star-forming region in the Taurus constellation, a pair of circling stars are displaying some unexpected differences in the circumstellar disks of dust and gas that surround them. A new study led by researchers at Lowell Observatory, … [Read More...] about Double the Disks, Double the Discovery: New Insights into Planet Formation in DF Tau
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Boost Your New Year with Optimism, Resilience and Words to Live Longer By
If you want to meet this New Year with renewed vigor, playfulness, creativity, resilience and optimism, take a page from Dr. Ronda Beaman’s playbook. With a seemingly endless supply of energy and an unconventional way of teaching, this college professor and executive coach has the unique ability to turn students into bold, creative thinkers, individuals […]
Restaurateur Shifts Gears to Revive Airstream Trailers
Silver Airstream trailers are unmistakable symbols of America’s wanderlust, traveling the nation’s roads and nesting in campgrounds since the 1930s. The iconic American brand with tens of thousands of shiny aluminum trailers still on the move has gained popularity in recent decades with their retro design and reputation for long-haul reliability. Indeed, your uncle’s “silver […]
Keeping Your Spirit Young
When Ronda Beaman, Ph.D., learned about the science of neoteny – the phenomenon where an organism retains juvenile characteristics into adulthood – she was inspired to write the book, “You Only Live Young Twice” and create the TEDx Talk, “Die Young as Late as Possible,” suggesting that most of us age ourselves from the inside […]
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Cutting Edge: Mikal Antunez Blends Style, Humor and Heritage at D-Luxe Barbershop
Mikal Antunez mixes modern haircuts, fun conversation and his Yavapai Apache culture to come up with a successful business blend at D-luxe Barbershop in downtown Flagstaff. Antunez is known for his “modern fades,” which means keeping the hair longer on the top and having a smooth transition with the rest of the hair. He said […]
A Passion for the Outdoors, Adventure, Travel
From the base camp of Mt. Everest to the floor of the Grand Canyon, Helen Ranney is doing everything she can to have fun working, traveling and spending time with her husband, world-renowned geologist and author Wayne Ranney. In addition to her many roles as wife, mother of three adult children, grandmother of eight and […]
Raising a Glass to Verde Valley Wine Promoter Paula Woolsey
For her decades of work in the Verde Valley wine industry and helping to elevate Arizona wines to the global stage, Paula Woolsey has received the 2024 Tourism Hall of Fame Award. “We raise our glasses to toast Paula as this year’s Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame Award honoree, as her vision and hard work […]
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Flagstaff Plans Public Art, Beautification Projects for the New Year
The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts and Sciences program kicks off the New Year with momentum, expecting to complete more than 20 projects in 2025. Small-scale and large installations will continue to connect residents and visitors to their surroundings, turning everyday spaces into engaging landmarks and gathering points. An art glass façade and a monumental […]
Realistic Goals to Set in Early Recovery, Tips to Obtain Them
When a person is in the early recovery stages of addiction, it is a transformative position for that person’s life. It is often filled with hope of what the future may bring. Uncertainties and the difficult aspects of making life-altering changes start to set in. Citing realistic goals during this period sets the person up […]
Announcing a New Choice in Hearing Protection
One of the first questions I ask a new patient is whether they have a history of loud noise exposure. Some say no, some mention hunting, while most brush it off as listening to loud music in their youth. But the truth is that, especially in our modern world, everyone is exposed to unsafe levels […]
Two Things You Can Count On in the 2025 Housing Market
Speculation can make the housing market seem like one big guessing game! Will rates go up or down? Will values go up or down? Will people want to buy in Northern Arizona or not? Will rules and regulations change? The list could go on, but while those speculations can have a place, today is about […]
How to Set New Year’s Health Outcomes Rather Than Resolutions
It is a new year, 2025, and the holidays have concluded. Many people set New Year’s resolutions and never stick with them. Either they make resolutions that are too lofty to accomplish, they may not know how to do the things they want to accomplish, or they lack the steps to hold themselves accountable to […]
