Science & Tech

Researchers study effects of photo filters on social media

Applying filters to Instagram posts may be more appealing to the eyes of viewers, but researchers are finding it may not lead to a positive effect on self-image.

By Jessica Myers | April 17, 2018

ASU study suggests that there is a gender confidence gap in classrooms

ASU researchers find that classroom confidence is uneven between males and females.

By Mitchell Atencio and Jessica Myers | April 17, 2018

Research Roundup: Dogs, teenage love and cigarettes

ASU Researchers studied how shelter dogs respond to "sleepovers" and how teenage romance affects mental health. State Press reporters wrote about nicotine research, Science Exposed art week and a new University network to connect startups with potential investors.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 12, 2018

EcoCAR 3 development races toward the finish line

The EcoCAR 3 team comes close to wrapping up the car's four-year development cycle, which concludes at a competition in May.

By MacKinley Lutes-Adlhoch and Austin Villegas | April 12, 2018

ASU researchers examine how reduced potency of nicotine affects user demand

ASU scientists compare patterns of relapse for users of high- vs. low-dose nicotine products.

By Sabine Galvis | April 11, 2018

ASU works to bridge the digital divide in tribal communities

The inequality of internet access can be detrimental to the U.S. adults who aren't online.

By Jose Ivan Cazares | April 11, 2018

ASU professors weigh in on the impacts of social media on students' lives

Professors discuss the idea of periodic breaks from social media and how warranted they are.

By Austin Villegas | April 11, 2018

How Facebook handles your information

The Facebook business model is centered around collecting the data of users, but there are ways to protect your identity online.

By Tim Roeder | April 11, 2018

Downtown Phoenix new home to Global Management School

ASU announces new network to connect startups with potential investors

President Michael Crow announced the new investors network during ASU's Founder Day.

By Nathanael Gabler | April 9, 2018

Science Exposed showcase blends ASU research with art

Arts met science in a showcase that combined performances with research at ASU.

By Sabine Galvis | April 8, 2018

Research Roundup: Battle of the genders, awards and more

ASU Researchers revealed that males think they are smarter than their female classmates, and State Press reporters wrote about new 'digital cadavers' at the University.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 6, 2018

ASU goes fashion forward

ASU's new Fashion Technology class brings students of different backgrounds together to create wearable technology.

By Jessica Myers | April 5, 2018

A discussion about the March Mammal Madness bracket

March Mammal Madness pits animals against each other in fictional combat scenarios.

By Morgan Willis | April 5, 2018

ASU-based AZLoop team speeding along to its next competition

AZLoop, an ASU-based Hyperloop team with students from multiple Arizona universities, is preparing for competition in July at the SpaceX headquarters.

By Austin Villegas | April 5, 2018

Students work to deliver SolarSPELL technology to countries in need

Dr. Laura Hosman brought the program to ASU a year and a half ago and has worked with students to upgrade the system to better fit the Peace Corps' needs.

By Mitchell Atencio and Alexis Egeland | April 4, 2018

ASU academics "heartened" by funding boost to solar energy

Congress' latest budget put ASU solar researchers' fears to rest with an increase in funding for renewable energy.

By Chris Scragg | April 4, 2018

AZLoop one of 20 finalists for international SpaceX Competition

Mechanical engineering students at ASU's Polytechnic campus prepare for this year's SpaceX Hyper Loop competition in California.

By Austin Villegas and Griffin Sandidge | April 3, 2018

ASU KEDtalks foster 'conversations for the curious'

KEDtalks, an educational video series on interdisciplinary research happening at ASU, take cues from TED Talks to highlight University innovation.

By Andrew Thaung | April 2, 2018

Anatomage table allows downtown students to study virtual cadavers

ASU downtown students can access 3-D digital cadavers using an Anatomage table.

By Sabine Galvis | March 29, 2018

Research Roundup: Personalized exercise, new degrees and more

ASU researchers studied the future of frogs and underage drinking, and the College of Nursing and Health Innovations announced a new degree.

By Mitchell Atencio | March 29, 2018

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