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November 24, 2009

Research

03/03/09

University | Science | Faculty and Staff | Humanities | Research | Social Science:  Johanson guests on NPR's Science Friday

02/27/09

Engineering | Science | Research | Engineering | Grants / Awards:  ASU helps keep nation's military aircraft healthy

An ASU research project to help the nation protect the health of its military aircraft and aerospace systems has been awarded additional funding from the U.S. Department of Defense.

02/16/09

Science | Research | Earth / Space:  ASU's Krauss predicts ‘miserable future’ for universe

Theoretical physicist and cosmologist Lawrence Krauss describes how revolutionary discoveries in cosmology have dramatically altered our views on the universe.

02/13/09

Life Science | Research:  Invasive species: part of the price of doing business

ASU professor Charles Perrings says trade in exotic goods comes with significant local economic costs – in the rush to market, products also bring hitchhikers: invasive species.

02/12/09

Science | Research:  NSF regional grants conference to be held at ASU

A National Science Foundation regional grants conference at ASU will provide researchers and educators with valuable insights into issues, laws and policies concerning the funding for science programs and research projects.

02/12/09

Science | Life Science | Research:  Researchers investigate bird's 'carotenoid circle of life'

Researchers are finding that carotenoids – the compounds responsible for amping up red, orange and yellow colors of birds – also may play a role in a bird’s ability to reproduce, making it a cornerstone in birds’ vitality.

02/09/09

Science | Life Science | Research:  Stroke drug might improve learning, memory

A drug used to improve blood flow to the brain could improve learning and memory and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study with two ASU researchers.

02/05/09

Science | Life Science | Research:  ASU to study power of affectionate physical contact

A pair of ASU faculty members are diving into research about the health benefits of affectionate human touch.

02/04/09

University | Administration | News coverage | Research:  Panchanathan to facilitate ASU research opportunities

Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan has been appointed deputy vice president for Research and Economic Affairs to help facilitate, advance and grow ASU research opportunities.

02/03/09

Science | Research | Social Science:  Early humans had 'jaws of steel'

ASU social scientists are part of an international team publishing new research that reveals nut-cracking abilities in our 2.5-million-year-old relatives.