Science & Tech

Risky health behaviors linked to social influences

A team of ASU professors just published a chapter in a study linking health risk behaviors to social factors.

By Daniella Simari | October 26, 2017

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Frankenstein Project is starting conversations about scientific responsibility

The story of "Frankenstein" is used to engage the public in conversations about the future of science and the responsibilities of scientists. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | October 25, 2017

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Dorks Estate: Comparing virtual assistants, from Apple's Siri to Samsung's Bixby

Last month, Amazon updated its virtual assistant lineup. Here's how it stacks up against the competition.

By Greg Harman , Sam Deadrick and Ethan Millman | October 24, 2017

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ASU SolarSPELL team builds portable libraries for low-resource communities

ASU's SolarSPELL team held a build day on the Tempe campus on Saturday, Oct. 21.

By Jose Ivan Cazares | October 23, 2017

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ASU teams up with NASA to depict Psyche asteroid

NASA and ASU are teaming up to explore the first world made of metal – ASU students are making artwork to match.

By Daniella Simari | October 19, 2017

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ASU's Compass for Courage helps kids with anxiety

ASU graduate student Ryan Stoll started a business to help kids build courage and cope with anxiety. 

By Maddie Arnold | October 19, 2017

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Getting ink can be cheap and safe

Flash tattoos are a popular Friday the 13th treat – make sure to do it right.

By Jessica Myers | October 19, 2017

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Students' eating habits need improvement, health officials say

Obviously Cookie Crisp is not part of a complete breakfast, but what else is dragging the student diet down?

By Sam Deadrick | October 16, 2017

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ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration hosts open house

ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration hosts interactive and educational activities at its open house. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | October 15, 2017

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Video games are being used as tools for education and social change

Video games are being used to educate and promote social change.  

By Jose Ivan Cazares | October 15, 2017

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Environmental organizations empower students to fight for change

ASU organizations are encouraging students to voice their concerns on environmental issues. 

By Sean Noudali | October 10, 2017

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Vice article claims climate change will make Phoenix "unlivable" by 2050

Vice article claims Phoenix will be "unlivable" by 2050 due to climate change.

By Ryan Hood | October 5, 2017

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Prominent environmental advocate talks sustainable buildings at ASU

Denis Hayes spoke to the ASU community about sustainable buildings in Tempe. 

By Ethan Millman | October 5, 2017

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ASU director testifies at Equifax Senate hearing

An ASU professor testified at the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Wednesday regarding the Equifax data breach.

By Mitchell Atencio and Ethan Millman | October 5, 2017

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ASU partners with Type 1 diabetes patient to develop personalized treatment

A citizen scientist who developed a personalized artificial pancreas is partnering with ASU.  

By Jose Ivan Cazares | October 4, 2017

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ASU students start nonprofit to educate elderly on technology

Two ASU students began a nonprofit committed to teaching technology to senior citizens.

By Daniella Simari | October 4, 2017

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Two black holes collided and changed the field of physics forever

Two black holes just impacted each other, changing the entire field of physics.

By Sam Deadrick | October 2, 2017

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ASU students participate in hackathon centered around recycling

ASU hosted a new kind of hackathon called the Trash Hack to find ways to reduce plastic waste. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | October 1, 2017

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ASU professors challenge the connection between hurricanes and climate change

Multiple professors are debating the role of climate change in the recent series of extreme hurricanes.

By Chris Scragg | September 28, 2017

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ASU students develop curriculum for OdySea aquarium

Pre-service teachers at ASU create curriculum for the OdySea Aquarium.

By Daniella Simari | September 27, 2017

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