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.
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.
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.