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Geowhat?

ASU researchers propose geomimicry as part of NSF 2026 Idea Machine competition. Help them win by giving their “Big Idea” your vote.

ASU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem gives rise to smart devices that improve our health, security and well-being.

computing

IoT entrepreneurs create a wealth of smart stuff

ASU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem gives rise to smart devices that improve our health, security and well-being.

A young woman, backlight from above by the sun, drinks from a bottle of water. Photo by Andy DeLisle.

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Watering down diabetes

ASU researcher Stavros Kavouras sees the glass half full in the fight against diabetes. His research shows that proper hydration could combat negative health outcomes.

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Chewing the fat: How we talk about our bodies

“Does this make me look fat?” has become a part of regular conversation. ASU researchers are exploring what this means culturally.

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Research Growth Areas

How do we feed a growing world population? Is space travel commercially viable? What if we could detect disease before they do permanent harm? ASU researchers are polling their expertise in the natural sciences, engineering, arts and humanities to address big challenges and answer important questions. Learn about key areas where ASU is making discoveries that make a difference.