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Spotlight: Water
A win for the environment and the economy in the Southwest
The U.S. National Science Foundation selected ASU to lead a multi-institutional enterprise to confront the climate challenges facing the desert Southwest and spur economic development in the region.
Leaders meet at LA summit to take on critical climate issues
The summit gathered over 180 policymakers, leaders and experts to discuss collaborations and solutions to the country’s critical climate problems including water, energy, land use and extreme heat.
Water sustainability at center of new mixed-reality game
ASU faculty collaborated to develop an engaging mixed-reality game and accompanying museum installation designed to convey the complexities of water allocation across Arizona.
Knowledge Enterprise in the news
How we talk about opioids can affect a patient’s treatment
English professor Peter Torres says his research suggests how doctors and patients discuss opioids can affect treatment.
Read on kjzz.orgJudging extremes: ASU climatologist traces trajectory of weather records in new book
“Judging Extreme Weather: Climate Science in Action,” a new book from ASU climatologist Randy Cerveny, examines the history and politics of weather reporting.
Read on azcentral.comStudy: Dehydration a greater threat than heat stress in honey bees when temps climb
A study of bees at ASU and the University of California, Davis, found that biggest danger of heat was the possibility of bees drying out.
Read on kjzz.orgThe true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter
Kathleen Merrigan, executive director of ASU’s Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, examines the cost of food beyond the dollar amount.
Read on theconversation.comMissing Vietnam War service personnel are focus of new ASU collaboration
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is partnering with ASU archaeologists to use AI and geographic information systems to search for the remains of service members in Cambodia.
Read on azpbs.orgASU, federal officials launch initiative to boost microelectronics supply chain, workforce
ASU was awarded nearly $14 million to to lead a new initiative to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for semiconductor manufacturers and create new workforce training programs.
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