Science & Tech

He watched the Soviet Union fall. Now he studies planets at ASU

Mikhail Zolotov's career began in Russia, where he witnessed the fall of the Soviet Union before coming to ASU as a professor of geochemistry.

By Kaden Ryback | February 14, 2022

How inflation could affect college students' finances

The price tag is adding up on consumer goods across the board, and ASU students will feel even higher prices, some of which might impact tuition.

By Kaden Ryback | February 9, 2022

ASU student invention could help solve overheating phones

The CryoPad and the CryoCase are ASU student Jordan Fourcher's inventions aimed at increasing the longevity of phones and preventing the devices from overheating on a regular basis. Fourcher was awarded $15,000 for the venture, which he is using for prototype development.

By Mindy Lok | February 7, 2022

Students developing app to address social isolation among elderly adults

Two ASU students are developing a mobile app that focuses on helping elderly adults overcome feelings of social isolation and loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Mindy Lok | February 2, 2022

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How ASU fell into NASA's orbit

Since the 1960's, the University has made equipment for 10 active NASA missions, is making equipment for nine more and is leading two NASA missions exploring the moon's south pole and a massive asteroid.

By Kaden Ryback | January 28, 2022

Two ASU students are finalists in the global Red Bull Basement competition

Two ASU students have become finalists in the Red Bull Basement competition with their note-taking/studying app called Jotted. They are currently in their development phase within the competition and the business in general and will be heading to Istanbul in two weeks.

By Luke Chatham | December 4, 2021

ASU partners with Blue Origin to aid Orbital Reef space station

ASU has partnered with Blue Origin to lead the Orbital Reef University Advisory Council to conduct research and education outreach for the space project.

By Luke Chatham | November 18, 2021

Jobs openings walking distance from the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus

As Downtown Phoenix ASU students look for jobs this winter break, here are job opportunities not too far from campus.

By Kaden Ryback | November 18, 2021

Student research shows difficult road for POC, women business owners

Analysis of ASU student research shows easing business start-up policy encourages more businesses owned by minorities.

By Alexis Waiss | November 18, 2021

WTF is an NFT? This ASU business can tell you and help you sell them

DropParty is an NFT business co-founded by an ASU student to help creators sell their digital art.

By Kaden Ryback | October 31, 2021

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ASU researchers develop new COVID-19 tests, await FDA approval

ASU researchers have developed three new COVID-19 tests now awaiting FDA approval to be mass produced.

By Claire Braggs | October 28, 2021

A new kind of MaRTiny: ASU researchers hope device will help gather heat data

MaRTiny, a new device that measures heat effects, made its debut in the field last weekend at Tempe's Kiwanis Park.

By Wyatt Myskow and Luke Chatham | October 21, 2021

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From mosquito nets to food apps: Students look to build businesses

After winning $250 at Open Pitch, ASU student entrepreneurs are using the money to push their business ideas forward.

By Kaden Ryback | October 18, 2021

Climate Imagination Fellows make room for a science-minded world

The Center for Science and the Imagination's 2021 Climate Imagination Fellows are working on more positive visions of a future transformed by climate change.

By Olivia Persyn and Claire Braggs | October 14, 2021

Rio Reimagined looks to make continued environmental improvements

The City of Tempe is working on cleaning up brownfield sites along the river and creating a green stormwater infrastructure plan.

By Morgan Fischer | October 3, 2021

As Phoenix's bioscience initiative grows, so do job opportunities for students

Phoenix City Council approved Bioscience Healthcare Strategic Initiative for the 2021-22 fiscal year, helping it sustain its investment in the industries.

By Donovan Johnson | October 3, 2021

Sierra Club ranks ASU as 'coolest' university

Arizona State University ranked first for "coolest university" by Sierra Magazine for its sustainable practices.

By Marty Ley | October 3, 2021

New ASU coffee shop will bring students caffeine on wheels

A new cold brew coffee business on campus is bringing caffeine to students by bicycle.

By Kaden Ryback | September 30, 2021

There is not an HIV outbreak at ASU

A false rumor of an HIV outbreak on ASU's campus has been going viral on apps Yik Yak and Tik Tok, bringing into question how public health conspiracy theories spread and the way they harm those positive with the virus.

By Olivia Persyn | September 29, 2021

ASU completes study with Tempe to cool down bus shelters

ASU researchers completed their study with 3M reflective material to cool down bus shelters in Tempe, finding that, on average, the material cools the shelters.

By Luke Chatham | September 28, 2021

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