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SolarSPELL brought virtual learning resources to South Sudan

In a partnership with Empower Kids South Sudan, ASU's SolarSPELL brought thousands of virtual textbook devices to students in South Sudan last year.

By Josh Geenen | February 14, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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Renovations made at ASU's Alameda building will help house biocollections

Renovations are underway for a new area for NEON Biorepository, which houses more than 100,000 biological samples each year for the next 30 years.

By Lizbet Flores | October 26, 2020

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ASU selected to receive pollution prevention grant from US government

The EPA awarded ASU's School of Sustainable Energy and the Built Environment more than $300,000 for a project aimed at water and energy conservation.

By Marty Ley | October 8, 2020

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Engineering sophomore creates contact-prevention multitool

ASU engineering sophomore created a multitool to limit touching public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Joshua Geenen | September 19, 2020

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Luminosity Lab develops new sterilization units for masks, general goods

A team within The Luminosity Lab designed and developed two units that will disinfect N95 respirators and personal items.

By Luke Chatham | September 7, 2020

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Mars 2020 Perseverance rover launches equipped with ASU-developed camera

The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover launched successfully with the ASU-developed Mastcam-Z.

By Grace Lieberman | July 30, 2020

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Experts urge privacy caution when using Zoom

ASU has the intention to open in the fall but as other schools consider different delivery methods, professors and experts say using Zoom could be problematic.

By Piper Hansen | May 14, 2020

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New vegan restaurant challenges traditional Mexican food

A new plant-based restaurant will be serving Mexican cuisine accompanied by a full bar in the Cornerstone plaza.

By Celeste Zuniga | March 17, 2020

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Starry-eyed ASU students create satellite to better understand climate change

A student-led satellite project will launch this October to study climate change. 

By Katelyn Reinhart | September 16, 2019

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ASU Biodesign Institute researchers discover new way to diagnose UTIs

A team at ASU's Biodesign Institute is testing a new and faster way to detect UTIs. 

By Wyatt Myskow | September 11, 2019

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ASU's switch from Blackboard to Canvas is complete

The switch from Blackboard to Canvas as ASU's learning management system is complete, and students and faculty alike supported the change.

By Wyatt Myskow | September 11, 2019

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'Sculpting Science' exhibit brings biology and art students together

ASU community worked to create a micro-science art exhibit, presenting the beauty in our biology.

By Abigail Taylor | September 10, 2019

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Planned Parenthood's withdrawal from Title X sparks controversy

ASU health specialists are concerned about the repercussions of Planned Parenthood withdrawing from the Title X program. 

By Grace Lieberman | September 10, 2019

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ASU and Phoenix are working together to meet solar sustainability goals

ASU and Phoenix are working on further expanding the city's solar portfolio. 

By Brady Harris | September 8, 2019

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ASU building device to detect exposure to weapons of mass destruction

ASU's Biodesign Institute will research changes in DNA caused by material from weapons of mass destruction.

By Chase Hunter B. | August 16, 2019

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Former ASU professor Lawrence Krauss received $250,000 from Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein allegedly gave Krauss $250,000 between 2010 and 2017.

By Alexis Potter and Chase Hunter B. | July 12, 2019

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Trial begins in canine cancer study led by ASU researcher

The ASU led study to create a vaccine to prevent cancer in dogs in now in the trial phase

By Brenna Toshner | July 3, 2019

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