{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"117091","title":"People aren\u2019t the only ones using the Arizona Trail","body":"The nearly 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail captures the wildness and remarkable diversity of Arizona, stretching from the Mexican border in the south to the state\u2019s boundary with Utah in the north.\u0026nbsp;Those who travel from end to end experience 100,000 feet of elevation change and traverse\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-10-01T07:55:57-07:00\u0022\u003E10\/01\/2026-7:55am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"We often think of trails as recreation resources for humans, but new research by an ASU interdisciplinary team that studied the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail shows how animals are using these pathways, too. 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The financial, time and knowledge barriers to receiving USDA Organic certification have prevented unknown numbers of producers from transitioning their conventional operations to organic.\u0026nbsp;This has\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-28T16:19:52-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/28\/2026-4:19pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"A new organic farming mentorship program called Kernel is launching to support farmers, ranchers and food handlers nationwide. 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Some people might consume more in the company of others or in certain situations or locations.\u0026nbsp;Research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology examines these nuances by leveraging the smartphone most of us carry.\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-24T09:27:05-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/24\/2026-9:27am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology, using data provided in real time through smartphone apps, shows that people with preexisting cannabis use problems consume more when in the company of others.","teaser":"Substance use, including cannabis, is not one-size-fits-all. 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A team of ASU researchers is testing one possible answer: using CO2 from the air to help grow cyanobacteria and algae that can be used to make fuels, chemicals, proteins, pigments and other useful products.","teaser":"As the world looks for ways to reduce greenhouse gases, researchers are exploring not only how to pull carbon dioxide from the air, but also what to do with it once it is captured.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/20210802AzCATIShoot_143.jpg?h=32924a51\u0026amp;itok=RZmh8LeF","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260921-science-and-technology-green-use-aircaptured-co2-growing-beneficial-algae","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Life Sciences","contributor-contact-information-name":"Gabriela Harrod","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/20210802AzCATIShoot_143.jpg?h=32924a51\u0026amp;itok=RZmh8LeF","image_alt":"A hand holding a vial of algae up to the sky","image_caption":"A laboratory technician examines algae samples at ASU\u0026#039;s Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation in Mesa. 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Jon Kyl, whose nearly three decades of service in Congress helped shape Arizona\u0027s role in national policymaking, is being remembered by colleagues at Arizona State University as a statesman, mentor and champion of collaborative water policy.Kyl died on Sept. 17 at age 84. His\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-18T15:56:30-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/18\/2026-3:56pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, whose nearly three decades in Congress helped shape Arizona\u0026#039;s role in national policymaking, is being remembered by colleagues at Arizona State University for his leadership, integrity and lasting impact on water policy.","teaser":"Former U.S. Sen.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/Jon%20Kyl%20and%20Colleagues.jpg?itok=LxaT2Oq8","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260918-local-national-and-global-affairs-asu-colleagues-remember-former-us-sen-jon-kyls-legacy","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU Media Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Suzanne Wilson","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Downtown Phoenix campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/Jon%20Kyl%20and%20Colleagues.jpg?itok=LxaT2Oq8","image_alt":"An image of former U.S. Sen. 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Cybersecurity professionals want to discuss intelligence related to attacks in their networks to defend against adversaries.However, privacy concerns and\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-18T14:08:47-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/18\/2026-2:08pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Researchers from ASU and two university partners are developing a novel cyber-infrastructure with the goal of protecting privacy and sensitive data while improving computing collaboration between institutions.","teaser":"Imagine the following scenarios: Medical researchers at two different institutions need to compare patient data to advance drug discovery.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/26%20RTO%20News%20release%20PARAPET_R1.png?itok=v1wejzW_","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260918-science-and-technology-5m-nsf-award-enhance-data-protections-users-nationwide","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Sandy Keaton Leander","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-965-9865","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/26%20RTO%20News%20release%20PARAPET_R1.png?itok=v1wejzW_","image_alt":"Graphic illustration featuring images of computers, locks and keys","image_caption":"Researchers from ASU and two university partners are developing a novel cyber-infrastructure with the goal of protecting privacy and sensitive data while improving computing collaboration between institutions. 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An ASU psychologist helps unpack a legal fight over youth, pressure and a justice system where one decision can forever change a young person\u2019s life.","teaser":"When young defendants accept plea deals in adult criminal court, do they fully understand the rights they are giving up?\u0026nbsp;","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/AdobeStock_371856440.jpeg?itok=tjdyPcMS","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260916-law-journalism-and-politics-teens-plea-deal-raises-questions-about-youth-adult-courts","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences","contributor-contact-information-name":"Richard Holland","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"602-543-4521","contributor-contact-information-campus":"West Valley campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/AdobeStock_371856440.jpeg?itok=tjdyPcMS","image_alt":"Illustration of shoes at the decision point between trial or plea bargain","image_caption":"Image courtesy of Adobe Stock","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Interdisciplinary Forensics|New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences","interests":"Forensic science|Justice studies|Law|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Media|Community","locations":"West Valley campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Law, journalism and politics"}},{"node":{"nid":"115906","title":"Responsibilities in close social relationships explain differences across cultures","body":"Do you think that a person who reorganizes their life so that their aging parents can live with them would be likely to push another out of the way on the subway? What about greeting strangers with a smile?The answers to these questions are at the heart of a puzzle social psychologists have been\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-15T09:56:52-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/15\/2026-9:56am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Research led by Thomas Talhelm in the ASU Department of Psychology has solved 30 years of puzzling findings in the study of cultural differences. The work shows that responsibilities people hold in close relationships are what reliably differentiates Eastern and Western cultures and form the foundation of collectivism.","teaser":"Do you think that a person who reorganizes their life so that their aging parents can live with them would be likely to push another out of the way on the subway? What about greeting strangers with a smile?","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/duy-pham-Cecb0_8Hx-o-unsplash.jpg?itok=_i40Leqc","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260915-science-and-technology-responsibilities-close-social-relationships-explain-cultural-differences","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Psychology Department","contributor-contact-information-name":"Kimberlee D\u2019Ardenne","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-965-7598","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/duy-pham-Cecb0_8Hx-o-unsplash.jpg?itok=_i40Leqc","image_alt":"Eight people sit with their arms around each other, facing away from the camera.","image_caption":"Research from the ASU Department of Psychology has shown that responsibilities people hold in close relationships are what reliably differentiates Eastern and Western cultures. 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However, a newly published longitudinal study reveals why earlier estimates told only part of the story.\u0026nbsp;Among the Tsiman\u00e9 and Moset\u00e9n communities, dementia incidence, or the\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-15T09:00:21-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/15\/2026-9:00am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The Tsiman\u00e9 and Moset\u00e9n communities, who live preindustrial lifestyles in the Bolivian Amazon, experience modest rates of new dementia cases but shorter survival after diagnosis compared with other populations.","teaser":"In two Indigenous communities living preindustrial lifestyles in the Bolivian Amazon, dementia is remarkably uncommon.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/IMG_4774.jpg?itok=-9u2ZkRc","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260915-health-and-medicine-new-study-sheds-light-dementia-among-indigenous-bolivians","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change","contributor-contact-information-name":"Megan Martin","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/IMG_4774.jpg?itok=-9u2ZkRc","image_alt":"Tsimane woman smiles","image_caption":"A Tsiman\u00e9 woman in the Bolivian Amazon, where researchers are studying how traditional lifestyles shape brain health and aging. 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","teaser":"Keon Davis gripped the side of the 208-foot research vessel as 30-foot waves battered the boat.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/aeros02.gif?itok=xoyD6BHG","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260914-environment-and-sustainability-asu-students-learn-about-science-sailing-and-selfdiscovery","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Dolores Tropiano","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"West Valley campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/aeros02.gif?itok=xoyD6BHG","image_alt":"Sun setting over the sea as seen from the deck of a ship.","image_caption":"ASU student researchers spent nearly a month aboard the NOAA ship Pisces this summer as part of the Aerosols and Ocean Science Expeditions program offered at ASU\u0026#039;s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Students on the expedition got a firsthand look at how interdisciplinary scientific field research is conducted. Photo courtesy of Vernon Morris","related_story":"","news_units":"New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences","interests":"Environment|International|Undergraduate research|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Prospective students|Students","locations":"West Valley campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 04 Quality Education|SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Environment and sustainability"}},{"node":{"nid":"116611","title":"What are tomorrow\u0027s quantum threats?","body":"Most people trust that the passwords, bank accounts, medical records and private messages they use every day are protected by encryption. But as quantum computing advances, some of today\u2019s most widely used security tools could eventually become breakable.\u0026nbsp;That means information stolen now\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-11T12:41:20-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/11\/2026-12:41pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"As World Quantum Readiness Day approaches, an ASU expert explains how quantum computing could affect computer security and why organizations should prepare now.","teaser":"Most people trust that the passwords, bank accounts, medical records and private messages they use every day are protected by encryption.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/SCAI-STAM-Michel-Kinsy-2024-EG-1546-a_1920x1080.jpg?itok=-QkSDJ7D","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260911-science-and-technology-what-are-tomorrows-quantum-threats","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering","contributor-contact-information-name":"Kelly deVos","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"602-534-6578","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/SCAI-STAM-Michel-Kinsy-2024-EG-1546-a_1920x1080.jpg?itok=-QkSDJ7D","image_alt":"Michel Kinsy leans against a wall near the entrance to his laboratory.","image_caption":"Michel Kinsy in the Secure, Trusted, and Assured Microelectronics, or STAM, Center. Kinsy is an associate professor of computer science and engineering in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He also serves as director of ASU\u2019s STAM Center, a research consortium that includes the Adaptive \u0026amp; Secure Computing Systems Laboratory, which studies post-quantum cryptography. Photo by Erika Gronek\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence|Ira A. 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ASU researchers are investigating how this ability is influenced by multiple factors, including mothers, fathers, genetics and life experiences.","teaser":"Why are some kids easily able to keep listening to a teacher when their friends are chatting, refrain from blurting out an answer or get started on their homework instead of playing?","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/pexels-silverkblack-39191143.jpg?itok=ZA0HiQFF","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260910-health-and-medicine-many-factors-shape-selfregulation-children","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Psychology Department","contributor-contact-information-name":"Kimberlee D\u2019Ardenne","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-965-7598","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/pexels-silverkblack-39191143.jpg?itok=ZA0HiQFF","image_alt":"A man helps a young boy work on a laptop at a table surrounded by school supplies.","image_caption":"A new study from the ASU Department of Psychology has shown that mothers, fathers, genetics and life experiences all affect self-regulation skills in children. For instance, fathers influenced how well children were able to focus attention. Photo by Vitaly Gariev\/Pexels","related_story":"","news_units":"Department of Psychology|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Healthy Living|Psychology|Science|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Postdocs|Parents","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}},{"node":{"nid":"116526","title":"Students in new health innovation program get sneak peek of their future at ASU","body":"For Aditi Sekar, this summer\u2019s sci-fi blockbuster \u201cProject Hail Mary\u201d provided more than entertainment.\u201cIt made me realize that innovative solutions cannot be made into reality if (they are) unable to scale or deploy,\u201d said Sekar, a first-year student at Arizona State University studying business\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-04T14:14:20-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/04\/2026-2:14pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Through the McKenna Program, 28 first-year ASU students came to the Tempe campus just before the start of the new school year to meet their peers and get to know what opportunities await them. Throughout the welcome week, students attended workshops, participated in site visits and had a chance to try out the\u00a0Dreamscape Learn pods that they will experience in their future courses. 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Through their work, researchers sought to understand who the men were, where they came from and why they were given distinctive burial treatment.","teaser":"Located just south of Athens in the historical region of Attica sits one of the largest ancient cemeteries ever found in Greece \u2014 the Phaleron burial ground.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/iStock-2237566544.jpg?itok=UDS3xdfw","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260903-science-and-technology-shackled-men-ancient-greek-burial-site-were-locals-not-foreigners","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mara Busch","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/iStock-2237566544.jpg?itok=UDS3xdfw","image_alt":"Sunlight illuminates columns in an ancient tomb.","image_caption":"Sunbeams illuminate columns in an ancient Greek tomb. 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Photo by Deanna Dent\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence|Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering|Office Of The President","interests":"Grants \/ Awards|Quantum|Science|Technology|Research","audiences":"Faculty","locations":"","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"University news"}},{"node":{"nid":"116431","title":"Advancing the future of nondestructive testing","body":"Nondestructive testing and evaluation, or NDT\/E, enables engineers and technicians to assess materials and structures without damaging them. Its applications extend from inspecting aircraft, bridges and pipelines to monitoring power plants and verifying the quality of manufactured components.For\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-31T15:30:04-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/31\/2026-3:30pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU researcher Ehsan Dehghan-Niri has been named a fellow of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing for his contributions to nondestructive testing, research and education.","teaser":"Nondestructive testing and evaluation, or NDT\/E, enables engineers and technicians to assess materials and structures without damaging them.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/IMG_7983w-1.jpg?itok=OY6KCFfD","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260831-university-news-advancing-future-nondestructive-testing","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Ira A. 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Professor Dehghan-Niri was recently recognized as an ASNT fellow.","image_caption":"Ehsan Dehghan-Niri, an associate professor of manufacturing engineering in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, part of the Fulton Schools, conducts research in the Intelligent Structures and Nondestructive Evaluation Lab on ASU\u2019s Polytechnic campus. Dehghan-Niri was recently recognized as a fellow of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing. Photo by Aisha Kaddi\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks|Ira A. 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Some are desperate enough to travel outside the United States for experimental therapies that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.A cursory Google search\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-31T14:48:54-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/31\/2026-2:48pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"A $5 million grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services could help researchers learn more about the safety and efficacy of ibogaine, a psychedelic compound being studied for its potential to treat serious mental health symptoms and improve quality of life.","teaser":"For people living with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or addiction, existing treatments do not always bring relief.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/27%20KE%20Story%20Banner_Ibogaine.png?itok=z3bij-z2","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260831-health-and-medicine-barrow-asu-embark-one-first-clinical-trials-ibogaine-us","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Pete Zrioka","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/27%20KE%20Story%20Banner_Ibogaine.png?itok=z3bij-z2","image_alt":"An illustration of the ibogaine plant blending into neurons","image_caption":"Ibogaine, a psychoactive compound derived from a shrub found in Central Africa, has long been reported to help those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and addiction. However, its status as a Schedule I drug has limited its study in the United States, with patients instead seeking treatment at unregulated clinics abroad. 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Crow signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday in Tempe to formalize binational cooperation for advancing North America\u2019s semiconductor sector. \u0026nbsp;In a ceremony attended by business leaders,\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-28T14:51:51-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/28\/2026-2:51pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Mexico\u2019s Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard and Arizona State University President Michael M. Crow signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday in Tempe to formalize binational cooperation for advancing North America\u2019s semiconductor sector.","teaser":"Mexico\u2019s Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard and Arizona State University President Michael M. 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The MOU serves as a catalyst to continue efforts to advance the semiconductor industry in North America. The ceremony followed a luncheon with semiconductor business leaders and public officials from both countries. Photo by Charlie Leight\/ASU News","related_story":"","news_units":"Ira A. 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Now, researchers have found a way to make everyday white light gentler on sensitive eyes.","teaser":"Migraine \u2014 a neurological condition often marked by a painful sensitivity to light that affects roughly a billion people worldwide \u2014 can force people to live in darkness.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/20260806%20Nina%20Sharp%20624.jpg?itok=mBketHTH","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260828-health-and-medicine-brighter-solution-asu-research-leads-migraineeasing-lighting","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mary Beth Faller","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-4503","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/20260806%20Nina%20Sharp%20624.jpg?itok=mBketHTH","image_alt":"A woman wearing a green blazer stands next to a woman seated in an oversized chair.","image_caption":"ASU Associate Professor and principal researcher Nina Sharp (left) and Dr. Brooklynn Bondy pose in a client room at the Dr. Bondy Headache Center in Fountain Hills, Arizona, on Thursday, Aug. 6. Sharp recently co-published a study on the use of green-enriched light to ease painful light sensitivity in people who live with the neurological condition of migraine. 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The study introduces the idea of hyperclusters \u2014 large, connected flood events driven by the same weather systems \u2014 and shows why spreading risk across the entire country makes insurance programs more financially resilient.","teaser":"As flood disasters become more frequent and expensive, policymakers are debating whether states should take on more responsibility for flood insurance instead of relying on the federal government.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/dfasdfadasfd.jpg?itok=5yE2i0C8","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260825-environment-and-sustainability-floods-dont-respect-state-borders-should-flood-insurance","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Marshall Terrill","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-5176","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/dfasdfadasfd.jpg?itok=5yE2i0C8","image_alt":"A flooded neighborhood.","image_caption":"Flooding caused by Hurricane Debby left homes in the in Laurel Meadows residential community surrounded by flood waters in Sarasota, Florida. iStock image","related_story":"","news_units":"Water Institute|Rob Walton College of Global Futures|Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory|School of Complex Adaptive Systems","interests":"Climate change|Environment|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Staff|Policymakers","locations":"","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure|SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities|SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Environment and sustainability"}},{"node":{"nid":"115946","title":"The secret lives of backyard birds","body":"Birding, or bird-watching, is no longer just for retirees.People of all ages are into birds these days. In the U.S.,\u0026nbsp;more than 1 in 3 Americans over the age of 16 are birders.At least 95% of them bird in their own neighborhoods. Because birds are everywhere, getting started is easy. Just watch\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-24T14:56:17-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/24\/2026-2:56pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Your backyard birds are more remarkable than they seem \u2014\u00a0they can help us plan better cities, understand chronic diseases like diabetes and more.","teaser":"Birding, or bird-watching, is no longer just for retirees.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Bird-final-banner-1920x1080.png?itok=zg3RI5E3","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260824-environment-and-sustainability-secret-lives-backyard-birds","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Monique Clement","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus, Polytechnic campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Bird-final-banner-1920x1080.png?itok=zg3RI5E3","image_alt":"An illustration of a desert landscape at sunset with photos of gila woodpeckers, a great horned owl and mourning doves","image_caption":"Gila woodpeckers, great horned owls and mourning doves are some of the many birds you\u2019ll find in the Phoenix metro area. From common bird-watching subjects to the focus of research that can help birds and people, our feathered friends are even more interesting than they first appear. Graphic by Sophia Franz\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|Biodesign Center for Health Through Microbiomes|Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research|School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning|School of Life Sciences|Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory|Biodesign Institute|Center for Evolution and Medicine|College of Integrative Sciences and Arts|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences|College of Health Solutions|Knowledge Enterprise","interests":"Conservation|Healthy Living|Biology|Ecology|Environment|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Community","locations":"Polytechnic campus|Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Environment and sustainability"}},{"node":{"nid":"116091","title":"Mapping the \u2018hidden highways\u2019 of Mexico\u2019s illegal wildlife trade","body":"For decades, wildlife traffickers have illegally captured and sold hundreds of thousands of wild parrots native to Mexico. Despite changes to international wildlife laws, the conservation status of these birds has continued to deteriorate over the past 30 years.One of the primary drivers of their\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-24T12:13:25-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/24\/2026-12:13pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"In a new study, researchers transformed decades of confiscation data into an interactive tool that could help law enforcement intervene before trafficked animals are sent to a final destination. ","teaser":"For decades, wildlife traffickers have illegally captured and sold hundreds of thousands of wild parrots native to Mexico.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Leon_NestingCouple.jpg?itok=1QJieABi","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260824-environment-and-sustainability-mapping-hidden-highways-mexicos-illegal-wildlife-trade","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Sandy Keaton Leander","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-965-9865","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Leon_NestingCouple.jpg?itok=1QJieABi","image_alt":"A wild nesting pair of scarlet macaws perched on a tree branch.","image_caption":"These birds are a prime target of the illegal wildlife trade. This is a wild nesting pair of scarlet macaws in Chiapas, Mexico, whose offspring are highly sought after by transnational smuggling networks. Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Le\u00f3n P\u00e9rez","related_story":"","news_units":"Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science|Rob Walton College of Global Futures|Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory|Knowledge Enterprise","interests":"Conservation|Environment|Science|Sustainability|Technology|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Media|Graduate students|International students|Students","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities|SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Environment and sustainability"}},{"node":{"nid":"116176","title":"New research uncovers link between menopause and blood pressure shifts","body":"Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, depression \u2014 these are just some of the health challenges research has shown women experience during their menopausal transition.\u0026nbsp;While cardiovascular disease is often associated with elevated levels of blood pressure, the impact of menopause on blood\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-21T13:27:52-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/21\/2026-1:27pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"A recent ASU study examined the relationship between menopause, blood pressure and hypertension among Tsimane women, a highly active Bolivian forager-horticulturalist community, and U.S. women. Findings revealed that blood pressure shifts may be a shared, universal part of the menopause transition.","teaser":"Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, depression \u2014 these are just some of the health challenges research has shown women experience during their menopausal transition.\u0026nbsp;","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/IMG_4774.JPG?h=2e72056c\u0026amp;itok=H5kOYGa9","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260821-health-and-medicine-new-research-uncovers-link-between-menopause-and-blood-pressure-shifts","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mara Busch","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/IMG_4774.JPG?h=2e72056c\u0026amp;itok=H5kOYGa9","image_alt":"Image of a Tsimane woman smiling","image_caption":"Despite extremely low rates of cardiovascular disease among Tsimane women, a highly active Bolivian forager-horticulturalist community, new research suggests blood pressure shifts may be a shared, universal pattern of the menopause transition. Photo courtesy of Sam Wann","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change|Institute of Human Origins|Center for Evolution and Medicine|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Anthropology|Healthy Living|Health care|Science|Social science|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Graduate students","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being|SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}},{"node":{"nid":"116161","title":"ASU-led project to examine psychedelic therapy for mental health","body":"About 30% of people diagnosed with depression don\u2019t respond to standard first-line medication or therapy. With post-traumatic stress disorder, the nonresponse rates to medication and cognitive behavioral therapy may be as high as 40% and 50%, respectively.This leaves patients with few clinically\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-21T11:42:10-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/21\/2026-11:42am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Arizona State University researchers are taking a closer look at the promise of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Backed by a $4 million federal award, researchers are investigating how these compounds work, who is most likely to benefit and who may be at risk.","teaser":"About 30% of people diagnosed with depression don\u2019t respond to standard first-line medication or therapy.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Pete%20Story%20Header%20%281%29.jpg?itok=IHJmno9H","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260821-health-and-medicine-asuled-project-examine-psychedelic-therapy-mental-health","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Pete Zrioka","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus, Downtown Phoenix campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Pete%20Story%20Header%20%281%29.jpg?itok=IHJmno9H","image_alt":"An illustration representative of a mind opening and making new connections. By Christian Van Bebber","image_caption":"A $4 million award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H will examine compounds known as psychoplastogens, which promote neuroplasticity, which has positive effects during therapy. Illustration by Christian Van Bebber\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering|School of Life Sciences|Department of Psychology|Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences|College of Health Solutions","interests":"Engineering|Health care|Psychology|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Community|Policymakers","locations":"Downtown Phoenix campus|Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}},{"node":{"nid":"116226","title":"What makes a school feel safe? ASU researchers weigh in","body":"School safety is a growing concern for many students and parents.According to the K\u201312 School Shooting Database, more than 230 incidents were recorded in 2025. At colleges and universities, the Violence Prevention Project identified 280 homicides from 2000 to 2025, resulting in 370 deaths and 272\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-20T16:30:52-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/20\/2026-4:30pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU\u0026#039;s SHARE Schools Initiative examines the factors that contribute to school safety and student well-being and then passes that training on to teachers and administrators to create better school environments.","teaser":"School safety is a growing concern for many students and parents.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/20260821-School-Safety.jpg?itok=fL9A1ric","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260820-local-national-and-global-affairs-what-makes-school-feel-safe-asu-researchers-weigh","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Dolores Tropiano","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/20260821-School-Safety.jpg?itok=fL9A1ric","image_alt":"A small child kneels while classmates jeer at them.","image_caption":"Concerns about school safety extend beyond shootings and other acts of physical violence. National data also point to significant mental health challenges facing young people, such as exposure to violence, fighting and bullying. Photo courtesy of iStock","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Criminology and Criminal Justice|T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences|Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions","interests":"Education|Expert Q-and-A|Social science|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Community|Parents|Students","locations":"","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being|SDG 04 Quality Education","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Local, national and global affairs"}},{"node":{"nid":"116156","title":"ASU launches new scholarship pipeline to AI-powered cybersecurity careers","body":"Future cybersecurity threats may not look much like past ones.Artificial intelligence is changing how attackers find vulnerabilities, automate attacks and probe digital systems. At the same time, federal agencies, businesses and communities are expanding their use of AI.These factors create a new,\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-20T10:16:36-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/20\/2026-10:16am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The program provides students with substantial scholarship support and research opportunities that can lead to high-impact careers supporting the cybersecurity missions of U.S. government agencies.","teaser":"Future cybersecurity threats may not look much like past ones.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Gail-Joon-Ahn4-keyhole.jpg?itok=EcsKYfj6","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260820-science-and-technology-asu-launches-new-scholarship-pipeline-aipowered-cybersecurity","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Ira A. 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The program provides students with substantial scholarship support and research opportunities that can lead to high-impact careers supporting the cybersecurity missions of U.S. government agencies. Graphic by Erika Gronek\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations|School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence|Advanced Capabilities for National Security Institute|Ira A. 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But after decades of making computer chips smaller and more powerful, the industry is reaching practical limits.The next leap forward may come from a\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-20T10:00:13-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/20\/2026-10:00am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The next leap forward in semiconductors comes from a different approach known as advanced packaging \u2014 combining multiple specialized little chips, or \u201cchiplets,\u201d into a single package that delivers greater performance while using less space and energy. Here\u0026#039;s how Arizona State University\u2019s MacroTechnology Works is advancing that future.","teaser":"From smartphones and electric vehicles to medical devices and artificial intelligence, nearly every aspect of modern life depends on semiconductors.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/20260729%20MTWWafer_100.jpg?itok=ETKYN5bh","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260820-science-and-technology-why-next-revolution-computer-chips-isnt-about-making-them-smaller","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Ira A. 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Before a\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-20T08:00:00-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/20\/2026-8:00am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Vaccines protect most people from serious illness, but the strength of that protection can vary considerably from one person to another. Some people produce a robust immune response, while others respond only weakly. A new study led by Arizona State University helps us understand why.","teaser":"Vaccines protect most people from serious illness, but the strength of that protection can vary considerably from one person to another. Some people produce a robust immune response, while others respond only weakly.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/labaer-cell-press-asu-banner.png?itok=M0NRNnQh","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260820-science-and-technology-why-immune-responses-vaccines-vary-person-person","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Biodesign Institute at ASU","contributor-contact-information-name":"Richard Harth","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-0378","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/labaer-cell-press-asu-banner.png?itok=M0NRNnQh","image_alt":"Graphic illustration depicting the silhouettes of a person giving another person a shot.","image_caption":"ASU researchers used AI to analyze antibodies already present in the blood, uncovering patterns that may reveal a person\u2019s \u201cimmune readiness\u201d before vaccination. The findings could eventually help identify who is likely to mount a strong response \u2014 and who may need additional protection. Graphic by Jason Drees\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|Biodesign Virginia G. 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Photo by Samantha Chow\/Arizona State University","related_story":"","news_units":"School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy|Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory|Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering","interests":"Healthy Living|Science|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Postdocs|Community|Students","locations":"","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"115861","title":"What is \u2018food noise?\u2019 ASU researchers examine the implications of an ill-defined problem","body":"In recent years, researchers have noticed the sudden emergence of the concept of \u0022food noise\u0022 being used in popular discourse.Google Trends tracking of the term by an ASU linguistic anthropologist found very little interest before 2023, followed by very rapid growth. But where did this concept come\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-11T10:31:06-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/11\/2026-10:31am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"In recent years, researchers have noticed a sudden emergence of the concept of \u0026quot;food noise\u0026quot; \u2014\u00a0defined as intrusive, persistent, preoccupying and unwanted thoughts about food \u2014 being used in popular discourse. ASU researchers are examining the sudden rise in this concept and how it may affect GLP-1 consumers.","teaser":"In recent years, researchers have noticed the sudden emergence of the concept of \u0022food noise\u0022 being used in popular discourse.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Untitled%20design.png?itok=KKNCjAvc","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260811-health-and-medicine-what-food-noise-asu-researchers-examine-implications-illdefined","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mara Busch","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Untitled%20design.png?itok=KKNCjAvc","image_alt":"A table with various food and drink items","image_caption":"New research from ASU\u2019s Center for Global Health in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change examines the sudden rise in the concept of \u0026quot;food noise,\u0026quot; arguing more clarity is needed on the topic before it is integrated into clinical use. Photo courtesy of Canva","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Human Evolution and Social Change|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Healthy Living|Health care|Social science|Research","audiences":"Faculty","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}},{"node":{"nid":"115856","title":"The pattern behind every scam","body":"Your phone buzzes.A package couldn\u2019t be delivered. Your bank account has suspicious activity. The IRS says you owe money. 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Now, ASU is taking a closer look at that complex ecosystem through its new Center for Olympic Studies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n","teaser":"The Olympic Games have always been about more than medals or athletic glory.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/iStock-2225510019.jpg?itok=fwM7pdDP","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260806-business-and-entrepreneurship-olympic-effort-new-asu-center-explore-evolving-complexity","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Marshall Terrill","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-5176","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/iStock-2225510019.jpg?itok=fwM7pdDP","image_alt":"A hand holds medals up to a sunset sky","image_caption":"Photo by baona\/iStock","related_story":"","news_units":"Center for Olympic Studies|School of Community Resources and Development|Department of Marketing|W. 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The body also has to know when to stop growing and begin rebuilding. If those steps happen out of order, the tissue may never fully recover.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Striking%20image.jpg?itok=9ry7tYKQ","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260806-science-and-technology-hidden-conversation-inside-injured-tissue-may-hold-clues","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Life Sciences","contributor-contact-information-name":"Gabriela Harrod","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/Striking%20image.jpg?itok=9ry7tYKQ","image_alt":"Fluorescence image of a Drosophila wing imaginal disc with cell junctions in cyan, apical membranes in blue, nuclei in purple, and gold extracellular vesicles containing the regeneration-associated protein Asperous concentrated in the wing pouch. The image illustrates Asperous localization during tissue repair and its role in regulating Wnt signaling during regeneration.","image_caption":"A Drosophila wing imaginal disc expressing Asperous, a damage-induced extracellular EGF-domain protein required for regeneration. Asperous associates with the Wnt signaling molecule, limiting its distribution and preventing premature activation of late patterning programs during tissue repair. Asperous-containing extracellular vesicles are highlighted in gold within the wing pouch. Cell junctions are shown by DE-Cadherin (cyan), the apical membrane marker Crumbs (blue) and nuclei by DAPI (purple). Photo courtesy of Maksym Dankovskyy\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Life Sciences|Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Biology|Bioscience|Life Science|Science|Research","audiences":"Faculty","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"115726","title":"From health care to national security, 15 new ASU degrees meet growing workforce demands","body":"With the addition of 15 new degree programs this fall, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is meeting growing workforce demands in industries ranging from health care to national security.\u0026nbsp;In addition, this August, the inaugural cohort of the\u0026nbsp;McKenna Life\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-30T09:07:45-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/30\/2026-9:07am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Fifteen new degree programs debut at ASU this fall, expanding opportunities for students to pursue careers in fast-growing, high-impact fields.","teaser":"With the addition of 15 new degree programs this fall, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is meeting growing workforce demands in industries ranging from health ","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/55210141106_39867255e3_o.jpg?itok=D7EH_1t9","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260730-sun-devil-community-health-care-national-security-15-new-asu-degrees-meet-growing","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","contributor-contact-information-name":"Megan Neely","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus, Online","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/55210141106_39867255e3_o.jpg?itok=D7EH_1t9","image_alt":"Five students standing or sitting on a stair way outside on ASU\u0026#039;s Tempe campus talking and laughing with each other","image_caption":"The College currently offers 106 undergraduate degrees, 111 minors and certificates, and 165 graduate degree programs. 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Today, the invasive grass species is the most likely to cause significant wildfire damage. Photo by iStock\/Getty Images","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Applied Sciences and Arts|Arizona Board of Regents|College of Integrative Sciences and Arts","interests":"Ecology|Community involvement|Science|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Staff|Community","locations":"","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"115681","title":"Ancient cooking technique offers modern defense against dangerous food toxin","body":"Aflatoxin is one of the world\u0027s most dangerous food toxins, having been linked to liver cancer, impaired immune function and chronic inflammation.As climate change creates warmer and more humid growing conditions in many agricultural regions, researchers expect aflatoxin contamination to become an\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-27T11:34:11-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/27\/2026-11:34am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Findings from a new ASU study suggest that culturally familiar cooking practices could play an important role in improving food safety.","teaser":"Aflatoxin is one of the world\u0027s most dangerous food toxins, having been linked to ","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/IMG_4368.JPG?itok=W1jYZHWn","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260727-health-and-medicine-ancient-cooking-technique-offers-modern-defense-against-dangerous-food","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Knowledge Enterprise","contributor-contact-information-name":"Rithwik Kalale","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/IMG_4368.JPG?itok=W1jYZHWn","image_alt":"Cornfield in Guatemala","image_caption":"Cornfield in Guatemala. Photo by Hannah Glesener\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"Biodesign Center for Health Through Microbiomes|Core Research Facilities|School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment|Biodesign Institute|Knowledge Enterprise","interests":"Healthy Living|Bioscience|Latino \/ Chicano|Food and Dining|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Staff","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}},{"node":{"nid":"115676","title":"Breaking through the quantum noise barrier","body":"Quantum computing has spent years existing in the space between promise and practicality.The machines exist. Tech giants are building them. Researchers have shown that, for certain problems, quantum computers could one day dramatically outperform today\u2019s fastest supercomputers.The obstacle isn\u2019t\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-24T15:02:14-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/24\/2026-3:02pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"With support from the National Science Foundation, engineering Assistant Professor Baoyu Zhou is working to address a problem known as quantum noise \u2014 one of the biggest barriers to making quantum computers practical.","teaser":"Quantum computing has spent years existing in the space between promise and practicality.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/SCAI-Baoyu-Zhou-2026-EG-4765-a_1920x1080.jpg?itok=6c4kkqO2","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260724-science-and-technology-breaking-through-quantum-noise-barrier","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Ira A. 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Photo by Erika Gronek\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence|Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering","interests":"Grants \/ Awards|Quantum|Engineering|Technology|Research","audiences":"Faculty","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"115646","title":"How can we future-proof homes against environmental risks?","body":"Nearly every year, the rising human and economic toll of natural hazards in the U.S. sets new records.\u0026nbsp;Documented in the Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database for the United States, there is only one trend in these losses \u2014 upward. Society pays enormous sums to rebuild after each disaster\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-23T18:47:42-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/23\/2026-6:47pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"As part of a partnership between Arizona State University and Louisiana State University, researchers are aiming to uncover smarter ways to increase community resilience, disaster preparedness and building back better after a disaster. ","teaser":"Nearly every year, the rising human and economic toll of natural hazards in the U.S. sets new records.\u0026nbsp;","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/iStock-144220132.jpg?itok=U1Hwqm6F","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260723-environment-and-sustainability-how-can-we-futureproof-homes-against-environmental-risks","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences","contributor-contact-information-name":"Rhonda Olson","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-2468","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/iStock-144220132.jpg?itok=U1Hwqm6F","image_alt":"Wind damage on a Louisiana home from Hurricane Katrina","image_caption":"A home in Louisiana that sustained wind damage during Hurricane Katrina. iStock photo","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Public Affairs|School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences|Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions","interests":"Built Environment|Grants \/ Awards|Math|Expert Q-and-A|Science|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Graduate students|Community|Policymakers|Students","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure|SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities|SDG 13 Climate Action|SDG 15 Life on Land","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Environment and sustainability"}},{"node":{"nid":"115656","title":"ASU researchers contribute to Arizona\u2019s quest to sustain aquifer","body":"According to a report recently released by Arizona\u2019s three state universities, most of the precipitation that falls in the state is evaporated back into the atmosphere, underscoring an urgent need to find more efficient ways to capture and retain water.\u201cBased on the study, we realized that\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-22T16:01:07-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/22\/2026-4:01pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"According to a new study released by Arizona\u0026#039;s three state universities, 95% of precipitation in the state goes back into the atmosphere and is not collected in the aquifer. ASU researchers are joining the effort to uncover solutions to more efficiently collect and retain water.","teaser":"According to a report recently released by Arizona\u2019s three state universities, most of the precipitation that falls in the state is evaporated back into the atmosphere, underscoring an urge","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/Zakhari%20Volk_1280px-Willow_Springs_Lake%2C_Arizona_atop_the_Mogollon_Rimcropped.jpg?itok=l95cLWtE","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260722-environment-and-sustainability-asu-researchers-contribute-arizonas-quest-sustain-aquifer","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Media Relations and Strategic Communications","contributor-contact-information-name":"Terry Grant","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"520-907-2248","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-07\/Zakhari%20Volk_1280px-Willow_Springs_Lake%2C_Arizona_atop_the_Mogollon_Rimcropped.jpg?itok=l95cLWtE","image_alt":"Willow Springs Lake is a 150-acre cold-water reservoir located atop Arizona\u0026#039;s Mogollon Rim in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. 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