Science & Tech

Coursicle launches at ASU to help students navigate course registration

Students now have a one-stop-shop to search for classes and plan their schedules.

By Alexis Egeland | March 22, 2018

ASU helps Tempe commit to ambitious new energy goals

ASU participated in the working group that developed the 'ambitious' energy goals.

By Chris Scragg | March 21, 2018

How effective are home remedies for the flu?

Potatoes in socks? Apple cider vinegar? Moonshine? How helpful can home remedies be when battling the flu?

By Mitchell Atencio | March 21, 2018

Tempe Police releases video from fatal Uber incident

By Mitchell Atencio | March 21, 2018

ASU partners with online therapy service TAO Connect to bring better resources to students

ASU hopes to use the technology to connect students with mental health resources.

By Mitchell Atencio and Kimberly Rapanut | March 19, 2018

Uber suspends self-driving car program after fatal accident in Tempe

A self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe last night, putting the company's autonomous car initiatives on hold.

By Ethan Millman | March 19, 2018

Research Roundup(s): different forms of liquid water, cataloging ancient cities and gene guns

ASU's research team made first-of-its-kind observations, developed new strategies for vaccine research, and restarted decades old work.

By Mitchell Atencio | March 15, 2018

ASU industrial designers strive to make a difference in women's health with at-home Pap smears

The test's creators hope the device offers a convenient solution to an anxiety inducing procedure.

By Anjali Mistry | March 15, 2018

Dork's Estate: A conversation about living on Mars

Planetary Society President Jim Bell explains how people could live on Mars in the future.

By Cassandra Laubach | March 15, 2018

A new app helps students 'shlack off' without missing deadlines

Tad Crother and his development team lay out their plans for their next big fall update.

By Austin Villegas | March 15, 2018

ASU students cope with their fear of lack of privacy online with memes

Memes about FBI agents watching students through the lens of their laptops has shed light upon a serious subject.

By Jessica Myers | March 15, 2018

Scientists at ASU work with microgrids to power and empower impoverished communities

ASU Polytechnic engineers create microgrid solutions to provide energy and power.

By Sabine Galvis | March 15, 2018

Exploring the ASU student-made app: Shlacker

ASU senior Tad Crother discusses his app Shlacker and its ability to keep all your assignments on track.

By Griffin Sandidge | March 14, 2018

Interdisciplinary program attempts to 'STIR' up how research is conducted

The Socio-Technical Integration Research (STIR) program encourages interdisciplinary collaborations between social scholars and scientists in research labs.

By Jose Ivan Cazares | March 13, 2018

ASU professor Lawrence Krauss disputes sexual misconduct allegations

Krauss tweeted out a response saying the allegations against him are not credible or accurate, one day after the University announced his placement on paid leave.

By Chris Scragg | March 7, 2018

ASU Origins anniversary event cancelled amid Krauss investigation

The event celebrating 10 years of the Origins Project was cancelled as an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by Lawrence Krauss continues.

By Chris Scragg | March 7, 2018

ASU professor Lawrence Krauss on paid leave amid allegations of sexual misconduct

The University placed the Origins Project founder on paid leave, after allegations of sexual misconduct from colleagues and students from multiple institutions.

By Allie Bice | March 6, 2018

Research Roundup week three: Lizards, DNA and Alzheimer's

ASU scientists and researchers made new devices for electrical currents and studied the variety of lizard species. State Press reporters highlighted the accusations against Professor Lawrence Krauss, research into alien life and online prep schools.

By Mitchell Atencio | March 1, 2018

ASU researchers to help cities cope with extreme temperatures

Experts and officials from Buffalo and Tempe will share strategies to manage heatwaves and cold spells.

By Chris Scragg | March 1, 2018

ASU's Interplanetary Initiative researchers study reactions to alien life

Alien life in the universe? A new ASU study looks at how Americans would react to news of extraterrestrial life.

By Sabine Galvis | February 28, 2018

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