Science & Tech

'In the business of poking holes'

ASU professor Robert Balling is the author of several books that question the severity of global warming's consequences, and his work is said to have played a role in the climate change skeptic movement.

By Chris Scragg and Jessica Myers | April 22, 2021

Climate stories invite feedback to update the Tempe Climate Action Plan

Graduate students partner with Tempe's sustainability director to create climate stories and solicit resident feedback for the Climate Action Plan update.

By Nancy Lam | April 22, 2021

Starbucks Sustainability Commitment Greener Stores

Starbucks research center to open on Tempe campus

ASU and Starbucks have partnered to form new research center focused on making greener stores and more sustainable food options.

By Grace Lieberman | April 17, 2021

ASU receives $8 million grant to train unemployed, underemployed workers

A new grant to ASU from the U.S. Department of Labor will help train Arizonans for mid- to high-skill positions in information technology, cybersecurity and other sectors.

By Josh Geenen | April 15, 2021

Nanotechnology company partners with ASU to create lab in Mesa

Nanotechnology company MECHnano is partnering with ASU to build and work in a lab to advance their work with the help of students.

By Luke Chatham | April 14, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix Biomedical Center Innovation Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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