Science & Tech

Jupiter and Saturn aligned with Earth to form the 'Great Conjunction'

Planets Jupiter and Saturn aligned with Earth forming the Great Conjunction, or the "Christmas Star," the evening of Dec. 21.

By Lizbet Flores | December 21, 2020

President Michael Crow on virtual graduation

An augmented reality graduation brings President Crow to your home

With another online graduation, ASU was left with no choice but to innovate a new augmented reality graduation.

By Ellie Borst and Greta Forslund | December 16, 2020

Sally C. Morton named executive vice president of ASU's Knowledge Enterprise

Statistician Sally C. Morton will head up the ASU Knowledge Enterprise starting Feb. 1, 2021.

By Alex Gould | December 2, 2020

How ASU secured COVID-19 testing materials, personal protective equipment

While the whole world was trying to track down PPE and test supplies, the University moved quick in locking down vendors.

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

Tempe officials say city is within goal range for water use but could do better

City of Tempe officials say although the city is within range of normal water usage, they are still working to reduce Tempe's water use.

By Alex Gould | November 24, 2020

Biodesign Institute wins statewide innovation award for COVID-19 tests

The Biodesign Institute won the Innovators of the Year award from the Governor's Celebration of Innovation for their COVID-19 saliva test.

By Alex Gould | November 23, 2020

Epidemiology, economy professors fear both lockdowns and COVID-19 spread

As new COVID-19 cases spike around the nation and in Arizona, epidemiologists and economists fear another lockdown.

By Wyatt Myskow | November 23, 2020

ASU's Bike Co-Ops cycle through pandemic, still offers some free services

ASU's Bike Co-Op locations have continued to provide low-cost or free bike and skateboard maintenance services for the ASU community.

By Samantha Chow | November 22, 2020

Video: Mill Avenue businesses worry about lack of football foot traffic

Find out how the businesses on Mill Avenue are adapting to the loss of the crowds drawn by ASU football games.

By Josi Robinson | November 19, 2020

ASU team joins Phoenix in fighting extreme heat through cooler pavement

A new coating over pavement in Phoenix residential areas could help reduce hot temperatures and the heat island effect.

By Luke Chatham | November 16, 2020

Fulton Schools launch collaboration with semiconductor industry giant

Applied Materials will lease space to work on different projects, ASU will receive funding in return.

By Marty Ley | November 15, 2020

ASU's Sustainable Cities Network encourages statewide collaboration to meet environmental needs

The Sustainable Cities Network at ASU encourages collaboration between cities on developing sustainability best practices.

By Alex Gould | November 12, 2020

Counting critters: Students develop software to track bats

ASU students use a capstone project to create bat-detecting software for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

By Erik Barraza Cordova | November 12, 2020

ASU professors warn risks of superspreader events in upcoming holiday season

As holiday season nears, ASU professors warn students about potential superspreader events and advise getting tested before visiting family.

By Travis Robertson | November 9, 2020

Tempe partners with ASU course to discuss equity, sustainability

A new project-based graduate course will help guide topics on the city of Tempe's 2021 Climate Action Plan update.

By Josh Geenen | November 8, 2020

Holman Research Group makes advances in renewable energy resources

The team aims to revitalize manufacturing of solar cells in the U.S. through startups.

By Erik Barraza Cordova | November 5, 2020

Immersive VR experience to launch in some ASU courses as early as next year

Dreamscape Immersive is partnering with ASU to create Dreamscape Learn labs, virtual reality pods to give students an immersive learning experience.

By Grace Lieberman and Lizbet Flores | November 1, 2020

ASU alumna featured in short film series on the experiences of women in STEM

ASU alumna Kayla Iacovino was featured in a short film series about women in STEM.

By Lizbet Flores | October 29, 2020

ASU study reveals holes in research of plastic's effects on marine life

Researchers have determined there is insufficient evidence to suggest that plastic causes a decline in megafauna population levels.

By Marty Ley | October 29, 2020

ASU faculty and students create game to educate players about COVID-19

A student- and faculty-produced simulation game walks players through daily choices to prevent spread of COVID-19.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | October 29, 2020

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