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July 2007 Archives

July 30, 2007

Editorial Economies

Scholarship is all about extending the frontier of human knowledge. Publication is a crucial part of scholarship. Researchers share what they learn in a written discourse with other scholars. At ASU, editors at the Office of Scholarly Journals work to make the sharing process easier. --by Melissa Olson-Petrie

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July 26, 2007

Slip-sliding away: Landslide on Mars

marsbug.gifA mosaic image made with data from ASU's Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) shows a massive landslide in the Martian canyon Noctis Labyrinthus. --by Robert Burnham

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July 23, 2007

A bit premature: Helping parents of preemies

preemiePremature babies don't just look and act differently than full-term infants. They have special needs. Frightened parents are often unsure of their role and of their ability to care for such a tiny baby. The COPE program gives them the tools and confidence they need to help their tiny preemies and reduce their own stress levels. --by Jessica McCann

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July 19, 2007

A Glimpse of Galaxy

galaxysm.jpgGalaxy NGC 1672 is an active star-forming galaxy in Earth's cosmic backyard. ASU astronomer Rogier Windhorst uses pictures like this Hubble image to study the birth and evolution of these giant wonders.

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July 16, 2007

Study reveals insect 'supersociety'

How do primitive social organizations evolve to become more highly sophisticated networks such as those found in some insect collectives called “superorganisms?” Researchers have proposed a new model that may explain the selection pressures that mark the evolutionary transition from primitive society to superorganism. --by Margaret Coulombe

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July 12, 2007

Veggies for rosy beaks

finchsm.jpgMom always said, “Eat your veggies and good things will happen. She may have been right all along, according to the results from a new study of zebra finches at Arizona State University. --by Skip Derra

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July 9, 2007

Smaller, faster, better fuel cells on the way

Frustrated by frequently losing battery power in your laptop computer, digital camera, or portable music player? Take heart. A better source of “juice” is in the works. --by Joe Caspermeyer

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July 5, 2007

The dirt on clay

Long used in spas as a beauty treatment, French green clay may have more power than people realize. ASU researchers are studying the antibacterial properties of this clay in the hopes that it may be used to heal as well as beautify. Here is some more dirt on the stuff we call clay. --by Margaret Coulombe

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July 2, 2007

Moral fibers: Art from the stuff of tragedy

landminesm.jpgArtist John Risseeuw's medium is "the stuff of tragedy." He makes his own paper using materials straight from his subject matter. In the Paper Landmine Project, he presents art about landmines on papers he made from the clothing of landmine victims and currency from countries that produce landmines. --by Jessica McCann

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