Broadbent, Georgescu explore humans’ exposure to future extreme temperatures
SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing
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Broadbent, Georgescu explore humans’ exposure to future extreme temperatures
The researchers used state-of-the-art modeling tools to analyze how three key variables -- climate change, urban development and population change -- would affect human exposure to extreme temperatures from the beginning of this century to its end.
Event Sept. 3: Killer Heat in COVID Times
Last month, Phoenix broke its record for the most days at 110-plus degrees, while being the world's hotspot for coronavirus. This case critical discussion brings together ASU, the City of Phoenix, as well as a local nonprofit and a national NGO, to discuss the compounding crises of extreme heat and COVID-19.
COVID-19 Diagnostics Commons: A data-driven collaboration
The College of Health Solutions partners with the World Economic Forum and the Rockefeller Foundation on an initiative to help companies get back to work safely.
Center for Global Health research focuses on food insecurity during crisis
The center identifies a key theme each year, one that they believe can reinvent and reimagine global health. This year's focus is on the human experience of food insecurity, and how it is worsened by illness and other crises.
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Li, Salon, Kedron investigate COVID-19 societal impacts
From racial discrimination, to digital privacy, to the future of transport, three SGSUP researchers – including two sustainability scientists – have been awarded COVID-19-related research grants.
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Vanos, Middel say shade is a solution to scorching playgrounds
ASU urban climate researchers Jennifer Vanos and Ariane Middel study playgrounds in the Arizona heat. Their research provides insight into these spaces, as well as tips on keeping children safe in the heat.
Native nations are fighting COVID-19 on many levels
COVID-19 has exacerbated infrastructure vulnerabilities on tribal lands, experts said at a virtual town hall hosted by ASU’s Construction in Indian Country program.
Case Critical Event: Tracing COVID-19 in your Wastewater
Join by Zoom on July 15 for a discussion on an ASU/Tempe research project to detect the presence of coronavirus in wastewater and identify hotspots.
ASU develops state’s first saliva-based COVID-19 test
Scientists at ASU's Biodesign Institute have developed Arizona’s first saliva-based test for COVID-19 to make testing easier and more accessible.
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ASU publishes COVID-19 data website
ASU researchers have published user-friendly graphs and visualizations of the spread of the virus, as well as a model projecting healthcare demand in Arizona.
Flattening the curve in rural Navajo and Hopi communities
Two initiatives, shared by GIOS receptionist Shaundiin Yazzie and led by her sisters, offer opportunities to get involved, donate time or resources to support the COVID-19 response.
Novel coronavirus detected, monitored in wastewater
A new approach to monitoring the novel coronavirus, known as wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), can potentially identify levels of coronavirus infection at both a local and global scale.