Science & Tech

ASU relationships to help Arizona become top semiconductor manufacturer

The semiconductor manufacturing industry, a boon for the state's economy, is growing due to investments and is helped by University partnerships.

By Grey Gartin | December 27, 2022

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Waymo launches autonomous vehicle service in downtown Phoenix

Waymo One, the autonomous ride-hailing service, is now available in downtown Phoenix for the public. 

By Kaden Ryback and Tyson Wildman | November 29, 2022

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Google and ASU partner up to create an online sustainability specialization course

Google and ASU partnered up to offer a sustainability specialization training program that is meant to complement one of Google’s Career Certificates.

By Grey Gartin | November 21, 2022

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ASU's Triceratops and other fossil replicas tell the story of dinosaurs

The dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago, but fossil replicas like Trixie the Triceratops help scientists piece together the story of the dinosaurs. 

By Madison Vega | November 17, 2022

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Meet the ASU club designing robots built for destruction

ASU club focuses on designing and building robots to fight each other in an arena. The ultimate goal is to join the BattleBots competition.

By Tyson Wildman | November 14, 2022

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A satellite made by ASU's researchers will be launched as part of NASA's Artemis 1 mission

LunaH-Map, the first ASU-lead NASA mission, will be ejected from the Orion spacecraft and will orbit the moon to collect data about water-ice.

By Kaden Ryback and Tyson Wildman | November 13, 2022

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How ASU has gained recognition for its sustainability

ASU held a walking tour for Campus Sustainability Month to show innovative and sustainable technologies implemented by the University that have resulted in the University receiving national recognition.

By Grey Gartin | November 7, 2022

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Covid testing research website developed by ASU consolidates data for researchers

The COVID-19 testing depot, Evidence Commons, is the first and only of its kind and is developed by ASU researchers to help with pandemic research.

By Madison Vega | November 3, 2022

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What is the healthiest Halloween candy? ASU nutrition lecturer weighs in

Some Halloween candy may not be healthy, but what are some smart alternatives and ways to indulge on these delicious treats?

By Tyson Wildman | October 27, 2022

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How ASU grew the largest collection of Date Palms in the U.S.

Although not being native to Arizona, date palms have thrived at ASU and a tradition around their harvest has grown.

By Audrey Eagerton | October 27, 2022

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Meet Richard Adkins: The man throwing shade on Tempe

Tempe's Urban Forester, Richard Adkins, is on a mission to cover Tempe in 25% tree and shade canopy by 2040.

By Tyson Wildman | October 26, 2022

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ASU alumna created an app to connect students inspired by her love for food

Roza Ferdowsmakan, an ASU alumna, is sharing her love of food through her app Bites which allows students to offer cooking services.  

By Audrey Eagerton | October 13, 2022

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ASU researchers' findings on Alzheimer's disease showcased at annual conference

ASU researchers who have expanded the knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease are trying to prevent the progressions of Alzheimer’s disease through vitamin-like substances and aerobic exercise.

By Grey Gartin | October 4, 2022

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Student team developing virtual classrooms at ASU's Learning Futures

A virtual reality learning space called Huddle was developed by a student-led team at ASU's Learning Futures studios. 

By Kaden Ryback | September 27, 2022

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ASU used software designed to monitor social media for safety, security threats

From 2017 to 2020, ASU and the ASU Police Department were using Social Sentinel, now called Navigate360 Detect.

By Piper Hansen | September 22, 2022

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ASU team developing virtual reality software to teach cross-cultural norms

A team at ASU's Learning Futures is developing virtual reality simulations projected to release in spring of 2023 that will teach students about different languages and cultural norms.

By Tyson Wildman | September 21, 2022

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ASU shark expert is teaching people how to save his favorite animals

David Shiffman is a marine conservation biologist who shares his love of sharks and ocean conservation by teaching ASU students.

By Kaden Ryback | September 15, 2022

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How ASU bought its way to carbon neutrality

Achieving carbon neutrality is not as simple as completely stopping carbon emissions. For an institution as large as ASU, claiming this title involves more nuance than just zero carbon, including monetary expenditure on carbon offsets.

By Kaden Ryback and Claire Braggs | April 30, 2022

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ASU student team gets first place in Red Bull-sponsored competition

Jotted, a note-taking platform developed by ASU students Brinlee Kidd and Sylvia Lopez, took first place in the Red Bull Basement Global Final.

By Luke Chatham | April 18, 2022

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Mission to Psyche inches closer to launch after passing JPL testing

The Mission to Psyche is an ASU-led endeavor that is now one step closer to launch after passing environmental testing to see how the spacecraft would fair in the space.

By Kaden Ryback | April 13, 2022

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