Science & Tech

ASU-led NASA Mission to Psyche moves to next step in spacecraft construction

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory received the body for the Psyche spacecraft, which will be used to complete the ASU-led Mission to Psyche.

By Luke Chatham | April 14, 2021

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Video: Breaking down blockchain and Bitcoin

ASU has a blockchain lab, but what is the blockchain? How do cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum work?

By Judah Brody | April 14, 2021

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New partnership between ASU and SRP addresses climate change

The Salt River Project and ASU announced a long-term partnership focusing on sustainable and educational programs to combat climate change.

By Alyssa Marksz | April 1, 2021

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Local businesses await students' return to campus as restrictions lift

Businesses serving the ASU community are holding out for renewed foot traffic in the Fall 2021 semester to increase sales after a year of economic hardship.

By Anna Campbell | April 1, 2021

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ASU researchers identify new COVID-19 virus variant in Arizona

A new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 was identified in Arizona by ASU researchers.

By Josh Geenen and Justin Spangenthal | April 1, 2021

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New Innovation Center opens at Phoenix Biomedical Campus

ASU hosted a ceremony for the opening of the Wexford building at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.

By Grace Lieberman | March 30, 2021

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12-year-old to attend ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration

12-year-old Alena Wicker will study astronomical and planetary science and chemistry at ASU starting in the Fall 2021 semester.

By Judah Moya | March 30, 2021

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ASU leads Arizona site for a clinical trial on smoking cessation drug

ASU researcher heads clinical trial site for smoking cessation medication. 

By Josh Geenen | March 30, 2021

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ASU researchers target seafood waste in federally funded investigation

ASU researchers join collaborative project with the National Science Foundation, Johns Hopkins University and University of Florida on seafood sustainability challenges.

By Lizbet Flores | March 29, 2021

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Cigna Medical Group to open medical office at SkySong

Cigna Medical Group will be opening a health center at SkySong in Scottsdale.

By Grace Lieberman | March 25, 2021

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Interplanetary Initiative partners with Slate to launch podcast

A new weekly podcast from a partnership between Slate and ASU's Interplanetary Initiative explores the future of space with guest experts.

By Avianna Hoppes | March 23, 2021

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New waste-sorting machine begins trial at MU

ASU is bringing a new waste disposal machine to campus to help increase landfill diversion numbers.

By Luke Chatham | March 21, 2021

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ASU alumnus founds only Black-owned engineering firm on West Coast

Winston Engineering Incorporated, an ASU alumnus-founded company, is a Black-owned engineering firm working to inspire social change and promote sustainability in engineering.

By Lauren Kobley | March 15, 2021

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Student entrepreneurs win over $300,000 in ASU Innovation Open

Seven teams won $300,000 in prizes at ASU's fifth annual Innovation Open.

By Josh Geenen | March 15, 2021

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Las becas semillas de JEDI para avanzar diversidad en STEM

The College en ASU está expandiendo su esfuerzo para aumentar integración en STEM para crear un ambiente más acogedor.

By Anusha Natarajan and Avianna Hoppes | March 4, 2021

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ASU alumna is helping develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

ASU alumna with Moderna Therapeutics is helping further the development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

By Judah Moya | March 3, 2021

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ASU spent $70,000 on production for Amazon Prime Video show

ASU spent $70,000 on the production costs associated with the creation of their episode on Amazon Prime Video's "The College Tours."

By Anna Campbell | March 3, 2021

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JEDI grants to advance diversity in STEM

ASU's The College is expanding its efforts to bolster inclusivity in STEM to create a more welcoming environment. 

By Anusha Natarajan and Avianna Hoppes | March 2, 2021

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Graduate student-led study finds new information about how galaxies grow

ASU instructors and students contributed to research that gives new insight into how galaxies grow.

By Vinny Deangelis | February 23, 2021

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Mars 2020 Perseverance rover lands with ASU-developed camera

Perseverance rover lands equipped with the ASU-developed Mastcam-Z camera system.

By Lizbet Flores | February 18, 2021

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