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health

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.

Students, Faculty and Administrators from Chemonics and ASU pose in front of Old Main after graduation ceremony.

international

ASU grants 'MiniMasters' to Chemonics employees at global graduation

ASU and Chemonics partnership on "MiniMasters" program opens doors to global education opportunities for Chemonics employees worldwide.

health

What poop says about your health | ASU KEDtalk

For Me’lisa Crawford, talking about poop isn’t gross or impolite — it’s an important part of a day’s work. She studies poop to learn about the microbiome, or gut bacteria, and to understand how gut bacteria affect your health.

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law and policy

Smart tech sprints forward, but the law lags behind

Researchers at ASU are exploring law and policy options for protecting users’ privacy and security without stifling innovation on the internet of things.

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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.