ASU Research Magazine
Designers explore biomimicry to create sustainable products
By studying nature for clues to solving design and engineering problems, designers and engineers can create innovative solutions that will minimize the environmental impact of new products.
Study says 100-calorie packs make dieters eat more
People who want to lose weight should probably think twice about stocking up on 100-calorie mini-packs.
Genes and nutrition influence caste in unusual species of harvester ant
Does nature or nurture determine an ant's place in society?
Tracking a killer: Scientists decode TB
ASU researchers are using new genetic tools to trace the evolution of tuberculosis, a bact
Another step towards forecasting global warming
Greenhouse gases aren't the only factors that contribute to climate change.
Study shows Latinos willing to pay for public services
New research challenges beliefs that the Latino population is only interested in handouts from government.
New thoughts on smart machines
The prevailing wisdom in artificial intelligence is that humans learn by storing a system of rules. But you won't learn to play tennis by sitting in a room reading about the sport.
Nanojewels made easy
Butterfly wings, peacock feathers, opals and pearls are some of nature’s j
In search of nanoparticles
How many products contain nanoparticles? More than you might realize. Nanomaterials are present in everthing from bicycle parts to vitamin supplements. --by Melissa Crytzer Fry