Science & Tech

Should you be psyched about psychedelics?

ASU Pat Tillman Veterans Center and The Ecstasis Club sponsor first Arizona Psychedelic Conference.

By Brooke Newman | February 14, 2019

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New state Medicaid work requirements could put some ASU students' health insurance in jeopardy

While some say the work requirements will benefit Medicaid recipients, others say there's not enough research to support it.

By Josh Kumar | February 14, 2019

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NASA space grant supports ASU student researchers

Over 40 ASU students are involved in the program, which funds NASA-related research projects.

By Farizah Ali | February 14, 2019

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Mars Opportunity Rover ends its mission after nearly 15 years

All aspects of ASU's Mars mission are built on-site at a facility on ASU’s Tempe campus.

By Isaac Windes | February 13, 2019

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Dorks Estate: Desert WAVE, ASU's first all-female underwater robotics team

Learn how the team is preparing for this year's RoboSub competition and the diversity they add to the field of STEM.

By Diana Dudurkaewa | February 7, 2019

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One step at a time: ASU professor looks to make prosthetics more adaptable

The goal of the technology is to make the prosthetic a more natural part of the patient's body.

By Farhan Habib | February 5, 2019

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ASU student weaves the art of computer science with dance

ASU student blends science and dance for an upcoming performance.

By Marissa Whitey | January 31, 2019

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Pew Research survey highlights user concerns regarding Facebook algorithms

A new study shows insight into disapproval of Facebook's algorithms.

By Katelyn Reinhart | January 31, 2019

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ASU and James Turrell partnership creates opportunity for student site visits

An ASU partnership with experimental light and space artist James Turrell could mean an opening of the Roden Crater site to the public in five years.

By Jessica Myers | January 24, 2019

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Dorks Estate: Augmented reality technology makes automated medical visits possible for students

ASU engineering helps create self-guided medical visits.

By Diana Dudurkaewa | January 24, 2019

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ASU Health Solutions faculty innovate to inform

From the topic class We Need to Talk, to the new mindfulness offerings on campus, CHS has made significant efforts this year to involve and inform students.

By Grace Lieberman | November 29, 2018

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Why do some labs drown in funding while others dry up?

There are many factors that play in whether research gains funding or not. 

By Karishma Albal and Maya Shrikant | November 29, 2018

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ASU nets grant to research urban heat and air quality

MIDA approves nearly $3 million grant to help sustainability professionals develop research and solutions for urban heat and air quality issues. 

By Grace Lieberman | November 29, 2018

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ASU hockey benefits from sustainability efforts in the rink

Oceanside Ice Arena uses a zero-emission Zamboni machine.

By Andrew Howard | November 29, 2018

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Off-campus housing may contribute to Tempe's low recycling rate

Tempe has the lowest recycling rate in the Valley, and community initiatives are working to change that. 

By Andrew Howard | November 28, 2018

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ASU professor shoots for the moon with new science fiction book

ASU professor discusses technology and morality in new science fiction book.

By Katelyn Reinhart | November 26, 2018

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Research Roundup: Gratitude, holiday overeating and more

Here are the highlights of this week in ASU research.

By Jessica Myers | November 20, 2018

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State Board of Education approves new standards for science instruction

AZ Department of Education approves new science standards containing more references to evolution. 

By Adrienne Dunn | November 20, 2018

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Where did Earth's water come from? ASU scientists may have a new answer

A new theory about the Earth's formation explains an oft-overlooked source of water.

By Karishma Albal | November 20, 2018

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Neural-enabled prosthetic hand helps amputees feel again

James Abbas and a large team of researchers across the nation have developed a prosthetic that can produce a touch sensation.

By Grace Lieberman | November 19, 2018

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