Science & Tech

ASU PD utilizing and updating technology to improve student safety

ASU police is implementing new ways, and fine-tuning old ways, to improve campus safety. 

By Stacy Brinson | September 24, 2019

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What a 2020/2021 economic recession means for graduating college students

A potential 2020/2021 economic recession can stunt graduating ASU students' out-of-college plans. 

By Jessica Myers | September 24, 2019

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ASU is the first university in the nation to use all-terrain wheelchair

ASU is the first university in the country to utilize the TerrainHopper, a new all-terrain vehicle to help the mobility challenged participate in outdoor activities.

By McKenzie Allen-Charmley | September 22, 2019

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Nonprofit BioGals partners with Venture Devils to promote visibility

The nonprofit organization BioGals aims to increase the presence of women of color in STEM fields through partnership with Venture Devils.

By Emma Richburg | September 22, 2019

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ASU lab studies photosynthesis and its potential benefits

An ASU lab studies photosynthesis to move toward ending world hunger and creating clean air.

By Abigail Taylor | September 17, 2019

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Starry-eyed ASU students create satellite to better understand climate change

A student-led satellite project will launch this October to study climate change. 

By Katelyn Reinhart | September 16, 2019

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ASU Biodesign Institute researchers discover new way to diagnose UTIs

A team at ASU's Biodesign Institute is testing a new and faster way to detect UTIs. 

By Wyatt Myskow | September 11, 2019

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ASU's switch from Blackboard to Canvas is complete

The switch from Blackboard to Canvas as ASU's learning management system is complete, and students and faculty alike supported the change.

By Wyatt Myskow | September 11, 2019

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'Sculpting Science' exhibit brings biology and art students together

ASU community worked to create a micro-science art exhibit, presenting the beauty in our biology.

By Abigail Taylor | September 10, 2019

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Planned Parenthood's withdrawal from Title X sparks controversy

ASU health specialists are concerned about the repercussions of Planned Parenthood withdrawing from the Title X program. 

By Grace Lieberman | September 10, 2019

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ASU and Phoenix are working together to meet solar sustainability goals

ASU and Phoenix are working on further expanding the city's solar portfolio. 

By Brady Harris | September 8, 2019

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ASU building device to detect exposure to weapons of mass destruction

ASU's Biodesign Institute will research changes in DNA caused by material from weapons of mass destruction.

By Chase Hunter B. | August 16, 2019

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Former ASU professor Lawrence Krauss received $250,000 from Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein allegedly gave Krauss $250,000 between 2010 and 2017.

By Alexis Potter and Chase Hunter B. | July 12, 2019

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Trial begins in canine cancer study led by ASU researcher

The ASU led study to create a vaccine to prevent cancer in dogs in now in the trial phase

By Brenna Toshner | July 3, 2019

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New study could lead researchers closer to distinguishing CTE in living patients

The future of diagnosing CTE may lie in a newly developed way of imaging a type of protein in the brain.

By Rebecca Wondimu | April 24, 2019

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'Mythbusting' the keto diet

Registered dietician and ASU clinical associate professor Christy Alexon debunks some common claims about the keto diet.

By Milo Charbel | April 18, 2019

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ASU research study finds long term effects of MTT in decreasing autism symptoms

An ASU study shows the long-term effects of Microbiota Transfer Therapy on autism symptoms. 

By Katelyn Reinhart | April 18, 2019

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ASU researcher uses algae to make biodegradable plastic

The Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation is paving the way to a sustainable future by using algae to create bio-plastics. 

By Milo Charbel | April 14, 2019

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Making space for women: ASU looks to bring more female scientists into STEM

The first all-female spacewalk didn't happen — an indicator of a larger problem in STEM. But ASU faculty are looking to change that.

By Sabine Galvis | April 11, 2019

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'Orange you glad' vending machines can serve fresh orange juice?

Vending machines serving fresh orange juice will soon be installed near ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Ellie Borst | April 9, 2019

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