School of Human Evolution and Social Change

A group of chimpanzees in the wild.

Science and technology

Lethal aggression, territorial expansion in wild chimpanzees lead to more births, better infant survival

the research ship Sikuliaq sits in the bay surrounded by green trees

ASU anthropologist joins groundbreaking Arctic voyage to co-produce actionable science

October 24, 2025

Looking up the staircase to Old Main, a four-story historical brick building

University news

4 ASU faculty earn prestigious President's Professor designation

October 22, 2025

Colorful image of brain

Health and medicine

Study finds ancient lead exposure shaped evolution of human brain

October 15, 2025

Collage of images from Yuma County - a welcome sign, a man testing water, a water vending machine.

Environment and sustainability

Addressing water insecurity and building trust in rural Arizona

October 08, 2025

Black-and-white photo of an excavation site at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

Arts, humanities and education

ASU launches groundbreaking database of Sonoran Desert archaeology

October 07, 2025

Dictionary word "science" is lit up by flashlight.

How language shapes science: New research examines definitions of sex, gender across different studies

October 02, 2025

People collecting water from a well.

Science and technology

Scientists discover genetic adaptations can help those living in dry climates

September 18, 2025

Students observing fossils.

Science and technology

PhD student establishes unique lab program for students in Southern Africa

September 17, 2025

Inside armstrong hall with a picture taken from the second floor looking down at staff and students walking.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences welcomes 14 new leaders

September 12, 2025

Emily Thurman holds her Cordell Prize at the Pecos Conference

ASU students recognized for their archaeology research

September 10, 2025