Science & Tech

ASU professor develops software platform that enhances the learning experience

Educational learning platform Braincandy, created by an ASU professor, gives students the opportunity to change the way they engage in the classroom.

By Luke Chatham | October 17, 2019

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ASU spacecraft makes an appearance in popular video game

An ASU spacecraft made an appearance as an Easter egg in the sci-fi fantasy game "Destiny 2."

By Grace Lieberman | October 17, 2019

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ASU professor researches dryland litter cycles and their environmental effect

New research explores dryland litter cycles and its potential role in climate change.

By Wyatt Myskow | October 17, 2019

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Research Roundup: Oasis on Mars, breast cancer links and more

Here are the highlights of this semester in ASU research.

By Rayan Vatti | October 16, 2019

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Is student anxiety a fair trade for school security?

An ASU researcher said that extreme school safety measures can cause undue fear and anxiety around school shootings. 

By Grace Lieberman | October 8, 2019

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Biodesign wins grant for high-powered compact X-ray machine

Researchers at the Biodesign Institute won a $4.7 million grant to continue the design phase of the Compact X-ray Free Electron Laser. 

By Grace Lieberman | October 8, 2019

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ASU research shows fish from Phoenix's urban ponds and lakes may be unsafe

An ASU research team found that many of the fish caught in metro Phoenix urban lakes and ponds may not be safe for consumption due to a regulatory gap.

By Luke Chatham | October 6, 2019

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The kombucha craze at ASU leads to research and business opportunities

The kombucha craze around the country has reached ASU, and businesses and researchers are taking advantage. 

By Abigail Taylor | October 6, 2019

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ASU professor's company Zero Mass Water awarded prestigious MIT prize

An ASU professor won a prestigious award for creating a company that creates water from just sunlight and air.

By Brady Harris | October 2, 2019

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Climate change and the apocalypse: how rhetoric affects Americans

An ASU project explores whether or not apocalyptic thinking and rhetoric about climate change is helpful or hurtful to members of the public.

By Endia Fontanez | October 2, 2019

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Future ASU Tempe building has ambitious plans for sustainability, research

The future ASU building, ISTB 7, plans to open in 2022, and planners have ambitious sustainable goals. 

By Brady Harris | September 29, 2019

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New restaurants around campus offer expanded options for students

New restaurants include BoSa Donuts, Board and Brew, Shake Smart and more.

By Mikenna Yarmus-Gannon and McKenzie Allen-Charmley | September 25, 2019

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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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