{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"117101","title":"The rise of AI suspicion","body":"As images, videos and text generated by artificial intelligence become more common online, people are increasingly being asked to make difficult judgments: Is this real? Was it made by a person? Can it be trusted?\u0026nbsp;Those questions are no longer limited to computer scientists or technology\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-10-01T12:08:08-07:00\u0022\u003E10\/01\/2026-12:08pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"As content generated by artificial intelligence becomes more common, people are increasingly questioning what they\u0026#039;re seeing \u2014 but can we become too suspicious? An ASU expert who has studied Reddit communities that are dedicated to AI detection sheds some light on the issue.","teaser":"As images, videos and text generated by artificial intelligence become more common online, people are increasingly being asked to make difficult judgments: ","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/SCAI_wabbits_1920x1080.jpg?itok=LGRQQlaG","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20261001-science-and-technology-rise-ai-suspicion","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_wabbits_1920x1080.jpg?itok=LGRQQlaG","image_alt":"A disgruntled rabbit jumps on a maroon trampoline. A gold magnifying glass reveals that the rabbit has too many toes as a panel of judges watches disapprovingly.","image_caption":"Inspired by the viral \u201cAI Bunnies Jumping on a Trampoline\u201d meme, a drawing shows a disgruntled rabbit with too many toes hopping as a disapproving panel of judges looks on. The meme was one of several examined in new research by Jaron Mink, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering in ASU\u0026#039;s School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, which analyzed online communities dedicated to detecting artificial intelligence use. Graphic generated by Erika Gronek\/ASU using Adobe Firefly and Gemini","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence|Ira A. 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Mythological or geographical names are allowed, but to name\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-29T11:45:56-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/29\/2026-11:45am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Thanks to efforts begun by Arizona State University astrophysicist Steve Desch, two asteroids \u2014 (14330) Tomlehrer and (14331) Alyankovic \u2014 have now been named for the well-known musicians Tom Lehrer and \u0026quot;Weird Al\u0026quot; Yankovic.","teaser":"Thousands of asteroids have been named after people, but not just anyone can garner that honor.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/IMG_1057.jpeg?itok=ezHoqImC","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260929-science-and-technology-asu-astrophysicist-naming-asteroids-tom-lehrer-weird-al-yankovic","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"School of Earth \u0026amp; Space Exploration","contributor-contact-information-name":"Kim Baptista","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-4662","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/IMG_1057.jpeg?itok=ezHoqImC","image_alt":"Steve Desch and Weird Al ","image_caption":"From left: Allison McGraw of the Lunar and Planetary Institute, \u201cWeird Al\u201d Yankovic and Professor Steve Desch from ASU\u0026#039;s School of Earth and Space Exploration present the official asteroid naming certificate from the International Astronomical Union. 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The HackAlem AI hackathon, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, put that question into practice, bringing participants\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-25T13:48:25-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/25\/2026-1:48pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"What happens when thousands of students and young professionals come together from around the world to tackle a shared challenge using one of the world\u2019s fastest-evolving technologies? The record-breaking HackAlem AI hackathon, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, put that question into practice, bringing participants together to learn, build and collaborate through artificial intelligence.","teaser":"What happens when thousands of students and young professionals come together from around the world to tackle a shared challenge using one of the world\u2019s fastest-evolving technologies?","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/HackAlemAIHackathon_Astana_2.jpg?itok=_QFrYOWr","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260925-science-and-technology-asu-participates-world-recordbreaking-ai-hackathon","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Global Academic Initiatives","contributor-contact-information-name":"Samantha Talavera","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\/2026-09\/HackAlemAIHackathon_Astana_2.jpg?itok=_QFrYOWr","image_alt":"Participants of HackAlem AI Hackathon Pose in Kazakhstan, Sept. 23, 2026","image_caption":"Participants of the HackAlem AI hackathon pose with Guinness World Records adjudicator Glenn Pollard in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sept. 23. 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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. Some people might consume more in the company of others or in certain situations or locations.\u0026nbsp;","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/pexels-yoda-497072362-20296403.jpg?itok=rEWxNwB6","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260924-science-and-technology-realtime-data-provides-nuanced-look-likelihood-cannabis-use","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-yoda-497072362-20296403.jpg?itok=rEWxNwB6","image_alt":"A black-and-white close-up from behind a person holding a smartphone while smoke swirls past their head.","image_caption":"Research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology using ecological momentary assessments (surveys given through smartphone apps) shows that people with preexisting cannabis use problems consume more when in the company of others. 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The authors say the gap exposes a critical weakness in the nation\u0026#039;s disease surveillance network.","teaser":"A new study led by an Arizona State University researcher found that a fast-moving strain of bird flu went undetected in North American wild birds for roughly three mont","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/pexels-cigdem-bilgin-2154409770-33233646.jpg?itok=o-2IPsw3","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260923-science-and-technology-bird-flu-strain-circulated-undetected-months-asu-study-finds","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\/2026-09\/pexels-cigdem-bilgin-2154409770-33233646.jpg?itok=o-2IPsw3","image_alt":"A flock of birds flying in a V formation against a clear blue sky with fluffy clouds.","image_caption":"Stock image from Pexels by \u00c7i\u011fdem Bilgin","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering|Biodesign Institute|College of Health Solutions|Knowledge Enterprise","interests":"Biology|Bioscience|Environment|Health care|Science|Research","audiences":"Alumni|Faculty|Community|Students","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":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"116726","title":"A \u0027green\u0027 use for air-captured CO2: Growing beneficial algae","body":"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.A team of Arizona State University researchers is testing one possible answer: using CO2 from the air to help grow\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-21T12:39:14-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/21\/2026-12:39pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_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. 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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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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Anything, really, that brings people of different backgrounds together.For more than 20 ASU London students, community was built this week in the form of a challenge, specifically the ASU\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-18T10:26:14-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/18\/2026-10:26am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"More than 20 ASU London students participated in a hackathon event where four teams were asked to create an AI-driven product designed with inclusive excellence in mind. The winning team was awarded \u00a32,000 for their organization app for students \u2014 but above all, the students formed friendships that will last their next three years at ASU London.","teaser":"LONDON \u2014 Community can be built in a number of ways.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/20260918-Hackathon_1767.jpg?itok=1VafMKF0","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260918-science-and-technology-students-form-community-asu-london-spark-challenge","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Scott Bordow","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\/2026-09\/20260918-Hackathon_1767.jpg?itok=1VafMKF0","image_alt":"Group photo of students smiling as confetti falls.","image_caption":"ASU London Spark Challenge Hackathon participants pose for a photo at the Tait Building, part of the nearly 300-year-old Clerkenwell campus of City St. George\u2019s, University of London, where ASU London is located, on Sept. 18. 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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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As part of the engineering capstone program, Franks led teams of ASU students through the process of creating real functionality and features for a live platform.","teaser":"Suhaib Ahmad Siddiqui thought he was helping solve a simple problem.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/SCAI-PITCH-Hero-2026-v1-toWEB_1920x1080.jpg?itok=UaRo8-w_","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260915-science-and-technology-asu-students-help-improve-app-connects-studentathletes-families","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-PITCH-Hero-2026-v1-toWEB_1920x1080.jpg?itok=UaRo8-w_","image_alt":"A collage showing a college student with two children, an ASU student being interviewed by a news crew and computer science students at work at their computers with illustrations of athletic gear added.","image_caption":"Entrepreneur Meaghan Franks founded the startup Sport Sitters, an online app designed to connect college athletes with families searching for childcare. As part of the engineering capstone program, Franks leads teams of students from the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, through the process of creating real functionality and features for a live platform. Graphic created by Rhonda Hitchcock-Mast\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence|Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering","interests":"Entrepreneurship|Engineering|Technology|Sports","audiences":"Alumni|Faculty|Parents|Students","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 04 Quality Education","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"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. 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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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But picture a construction site where artificial intelligence analyzes data from wearable biosensors and environmental monitors worn by construction workers\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-09T13:54:40-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/09\/2026-1:54pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU construction faculty and professionals are using the power of AI to solve today\u0026#039;s industry challenges \u2014 like protecting workers from heat stress \u2014 while preparing students to use it throughout their careers.","teaser":"As summer temperatures continue to soar in the Valley of the Sun, construction workers are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illness.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-09\/SSEBE-AI-in-Construction-Biosensors-1-2026-SAVE-Lab-1920x1080-w.jpg?itok=6UAqT4sD","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260909-science-and-technology-how-ai-changing-construction-classroom-jobsite","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Ira A. 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Photo courtesy of Mandeep Potu\/SAVE Lab","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment|Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering","interests":"Artificial intelligence|Built Environment|Engineering|Technology","audiences":"Faculty|Media|Corporations|Prospective students|Students","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 04 Quality Education|SDG 09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"116476","title":"Study: Shackled men in ancient Greek burial site were locals, not foreigners","body":"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.In 2016, three mass graves were discovered at the site and given the name the Esplanada. Overall, the Esplanada contains 79 adult males,\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-09-03T16:35:17-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/03\/2026-4:35pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Researchers from ASU\u2019s School of Human Evolution and Social Change were able to glean further insight into the backgrounds of individuals buried at Esplanada, three mass graves at the Phaleron burial ground in Greece. 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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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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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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And some longtime European agricultural powers may fall behind.That is the picture of the global food trade in 2035 emerging from a new analysis led by Arizona State University researcher Deniz Berfin\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-18T10:31:10-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/18\/2026-10:31am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Using AI and decades of trade data, researchers have painted a picture of what the global food trade will look like in 2035 \u2014\u00a0including what countries will hold the most agricultural export power. Their findings can help policymakers see where potential vulnerabilities are developing and assess what they can do about them now.","teaser":"The United States will remain on top. Brazil will gain ground. China will expand its share. And some longtime European agricultural powers may fall behind.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/SCAI-Deniz-Karakoc-EG_Graphic_1920x1080.jpg?itok=Cu0ZZDDy","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260818-science-and-technology-who-will-feed-world-2035-ai-research-offers-clues","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Ira A. 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Graphic by Erika Gronek\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence|Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering","interests":"Agriculture|Artificial intelligence|Engineering|Food and Dining","audiences":"Faculty|Policymakers","locations":"Tempe campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 02 Zero Hunger","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"Artificial Intelligence","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"115971","title":"How ASU researchers are measuring what really cools Arizona cities","body":"University research often conjures images of laboratories, libraries and computer screens. But for Arizona State University scientists studying extreme heat, the work often happens outside, hauling equipment and taking measurements under the Arizona sun.At ASU\u2019s Center for Hydrologic Innovations,\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-08-14T13:40:10-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/14\/2026-1:40pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"University research often conjures images of laboratories, libraries and computer screens. 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Your power company threatens to disconnect your electricity unless you pay immediately.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-08\/SCAI-Xusheng-Xiao-2026-EG-5786-a_1920x1080.jpg?itok=SIMchaw-","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260807-science-and-technology-pattern-behind-every-scam","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Ira A. 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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). 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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. 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Or wondered how a university the size of ASU uses data to support daily operations?These questions share a way of understanding the world through location. Geographic\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-17T09:56:05-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/17\/2026-9:56am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"At ASU, geographic information systems help students, researchers, faculty and staff turn complex information into practical tools. That campuswide use of GIS has earned ASU a 2026 Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award for Higher Education.","teaser":"Do you use your phone\u2019s map app to find the quickest route across the city? 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But unlike other major grains, it naturally absorbs arsenic \u2014 a known carcinogen \u2014 because of the unique way it is grown.For years, scientists have searched for ways to reduce arsenic in rice without sacrificing crop yields or\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-07-13T08:47:50-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/13\/2026-8:47am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"For years, scientists have searched for ways to reduce arsenic in rice without sacrificing crop yields or creating new food safety concerns. Now, new research shows that a relatively simple change in how rice fields are managed could help accomplish both.","teaser":"Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world\u0027s population. 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It\u2019s a two-edged sword that can help both cyber criminals and cyber defenders. While the bad guys seem to hold the advantage for now, we can turn the balance in the good guys\u2019 favor by investing in better, AI-supported cybersecurity practices.That\u2019\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-26T14:41:37-07:00\u0022\u003E06\/26\/2026-2:41pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"While AI can help launch cyberattacks, it also presents opportunities to enhance our cyber defenses. ASU expert Nadya Bliss shares takeaways from her new report on the future of AI and cybersecurity.","teaser":"Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity. 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Which communities are most affected by measles, avian flu, valley fever or mosquito-borne diseases, and how can\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-25T11:07:36-07:00\u0022\u003E06\/25\/2026-11:07am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The ASU Health Observatory was created to help Arizonans navigate public health risks throughout the state. 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Dust storm events are the third deadliest weather hazard in Arizona, behind flooding and temperature extremes.And until now, there was no\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-06-01T14:42:52-07:00\u0022\u003E06\/01\/2026-2:42pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The first standardized ranking system, co-created by ASU, for Phoenix dust storms has been launched, just in time for the monsoon. 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