Meet Mayo Clinic's Dr. Sergei Ochkur, Arizona's only certified pollen counter

Allergy season is here in Arizona, and it’s rough. Mayo Clinic’s pollen expert Dr. Sergei Ochkur says the worst is yet to come. He runs the only official pollen counting station in the state – and fun fact – we have 2 allergy seasons.

Drone to deliver medical supplies in Chandler as part of pilot program this summer

The City of Chandler is set to launch a pilot program that will allow a drone to deliver medical supplies. Proponents hope the program will help ease traffic on city streets, as well as making deliveries more sustainable, from an environmental standpoint.

Gila Woodpeckers seen moving into new home
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Thomas Lancione captured Gila Woodpeckers making a tree their home in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Scientists create protective coating for fruit and veggies to make them last longer

Do you wish the fruit in your refrigerator would last just a few days longer? Researchers have created an egg-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of produce.

US lawsuit seeks to protect endangered coral reef species

An environmental organization is suing the U.S. government and accusing it of failing to protect 12 endangered coral species across the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean that have been decimated by warming waters, pollution and overfishing.

Tiger reported missing from Georgia animal safari after possible tornado rips through region

Severe weather was reported across the South on Sunday morning, and the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Pine Mountain just before 7 a.m. EDT as the storms moved over the area.

South Pacific boat rescue; Wisconsin crew responds after whale impact

Sailing the South Pacific, a crew from Muskego, Wisconsin was in the right place at the right time to rescue a group whose boat was reportedly sunk by a whale.