Research Stories

The chemical makeup of the oceans has changed dramatically over billions of years. As a result, the ancient oceans are helping us understand how organisms and ecosystems evolve to cope with changing abundances of elements. --by Jenny Green

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A team of researchers has completed a global assessment of newborns' umbilical cord blood to study the fetal health risks from smoking mothers. --by Joe Caspermeyer

The stereotype that Asian Americans are smarter and more successful than other ethnic groups is alive and well. It can lead policy-makers to ignore very real problems within that group, a new report says. --by Judith Smith

Not having enough clean water to meet basic needs is difficult in and of itself. But when it comes to emotional distress, new research show that the social inequalities that lead to this scarcity are more hurtful than the lack of water itself. --by Rebecca Howe

Being flexible is key to making information displays truly mobile. --by Skip Derra

By infecting fruit flies with a strain of Salmonella, ASU researchers are learning about key cell regulatory processes. They are helping us understand embryonic development, immune function and congenital diseases in humans. --by Rick Overson

The streetscape outside Terminal 2 at Sky Harbor Airport was hot, ugly, and unfriendly to wheelchairs. ASU architects were tasked with the job of making the space human- and Earth-friendly. Their design had to combine function with safety, comfort and elegance--for a budget of just $1 million. --by Adelheid Fischer

The Hand Mentor, created by Kinetic Muscles, Inc., helps stroke survivors relearn motor skills. ASU researchers are examining whether the device can help patients regain their independence while lowering rehabilitation costs. --by Skip Derra

Nanotechnology researchers can be limited by the amount of raw materials available to build atomic scale structures. One ASU researcher is avoiding these pitfalls by using cells as factories to make DNA-based nanostructures.--by Joe Caspermeyer