An unlikely identity

published May 14, 2012

An ASU historian and anthropologist uncover the unlikely identity of a fallen 18th-century soldier.

Cultivating the food desert

published April 2, 2012

Phoenix may be located in the desert, but certain areas are also considered food deserts. Without access to grocery stores, residents must find alternative ways to get affordable and nutritious foods.

Equality for women

published March 30, 2012

Profile of Sally Kitch.

Cultural conservation: keeping languages alive

published March 22, 2012

When a language ceases to be spoken in its homeland, it is at risk of vanishing forever. The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe is partnering with ASU researchers to preserve the Mojave language for future generations.

Internet search: a hypochondriac's best friend?

published March 19, 2012

A new study shows that how medical symptoms are presented online causes people to perceive higher disease risk.

Music as an instrument of peace

published March 5, 2012

An ASU undergraduate studies music as a tool for tempering extremism and promoting peace.

Seeing science with an artist's eye

published February 27, 2012

Neuroscientist Heather Bimonte-Nelson uses paint on canvas to explain her research in a way that words can't.

Cultural changes key to Neanderthal demise

published February 23, 2012

Researchers suggest that Neanderthals didn't go "extinct" because they were unfit for their environment. They may have been so successful that they became hybridized with early humans.

A mile in their shoes: understanding empathy

published February 13, 2012

Karen Gerdes explains what empathy is, how to measure it, and how we can develop it to improve our quality of life and our relationships.

Real-world romance

published February 10, 2012

Profile of Mary-Lou Galician.

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