Science & Tech

Dorks Estate: Waymo announces new wave of fully self-driving cars coming to Phoenix

A decade of development has led to the self-driving cars that do not require human drivers for safety.

By Greg Harman , Sam Deadrick and Ethan Millman | November 15, 2017

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Barrett, the Honors College hosts its farm-to-table event for the second year

Barrett, the Honors College at Polytechnic campus celebrated its signature event with an organic three-course dinner at a local farm. 

By Daniella Simari | November 15, 2017

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Video: ASU Biodesign Institute creates an affordable and mobile dark-field microscope

ASU Biodesign Institute researchers designed a mobile microscope prototype that is affordable.

By Alex Cook | November 14, 2017

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Scholars and scientists gather at Memorial Union to discuss sci-fi writing

Scholars and scientists gathered at ASU to discuss the recent scientific developments, social issues and the power of literature.  

By Jose Ivan Cazares | November 13, 2017

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ASU students make app that tracks restaurants' food supply

Frenzi is a new iPhone app connecting foodies to restaurants in Tempe, posting deals on select items throughout the day.

By Sam Deadrick | November 12, 2017

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JUULs are popular and easy to use, but they aren't all fun and games

JUULs are a questionable smoking alternative for college students. 

By Jessica Myers | November 9, 2017

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Students support women with modular bras

JustForMe is working on a modular bra, allowing women to swap out components to best serve their individual needs.

By Daniella Simari | November 8, 2017

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ASU professor promotes more inclusive STEM books for children

ASU community members come together to discuss ways to teach gender and racial equality to children. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | November 8, 2017

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Dorks Estate: How Stranger Things' Duffer Brothers fuse practical and visual special effects

A discussion of how the combination of practical and visual effects makes Stranger Things stand out from the pack.

By Greg Harman , Sam Deadrick and Ethan Millman | November 7, 2017

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Drones inspecting planes is a little meta

Maintenance Automation wants to fix the way we fix planes.

By Sam Deadrick | November 7, 2017

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ASU student's startup develops robot kits for kids

Cole and Jude Brauer developed a kit to teach kids how to build and program their own robots.

By Sam Deadrick | November 7, 2017

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Exhibit in Hayden Library is bringing attention to impact of 1918 pandemic

Attention is being brought to undocumented mortality rates of Arizona communities during 1918 pandemic. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | November 5, 2017

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Fresh and Local market promotes healthy eating

Fresh and Local market promotes community engagement and healthy eating. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | November 5, 2017

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Why dating apps are so appealing

ASU students do not shy away from the opportunity to find a potential lover with just a tap of one’s finger. 

By Jessica Myers | November 2, 2017

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ASU Polytechnic researchers are developing small robots from plastic

The IDEAlab is helping students focus on designing and analyzing different kinds of robots.

By Jessica Myers | November 2, 2017

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Institute for Humanities Research funds interdisciplinary research clusters

IHR funds research clusters that encourage humanities faculty and graduate students to start conversation over mutual interests. 

By Maddie Arnold | November 2, 2017

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ASU Polytechnic researchers want to help stroke victims walk again

Researchers on ASU’s Polytechnic campus are attempting to create devices like prosthetic limbs and rehab devices designed to help hospital patients recover. 

By Ethan Millman | November 2, 2017

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Phoenix-based entrepreneur promotes aeroponics

Phoenix-based pharmacist and farming entrepreneur spoke to students at ASU’s Polytechnic campus on Oct. 25th about the potential of aeroponics. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | October 29, 2017

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LunaH-Map will reveal details about ice deposits on the moon

An ASU cube satellite mission to the moon will map its frozen water and hydrogen deposits.

By Jose Ivan Cazares | October 29, 2017

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ASU Polytechnic lab conducting research on bees

ASU's honey bee lab on the Polytechnic campus is conducting experiments focusing on the behavior and physiology of bees.

By Ethan Millman | October 29, 2017

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