Science & Tech

ASU professor Lawrence Krauss disputes sexual misconduct allegations

Krauss tweeted out a response saying the allegations against him are not credible or accurate, one day after the University announced his placement on paid leave.

By Chris Scragg | March 7, 2018

ASU Origins anniversary event cancelled amid Krauss investigation

The event celebrating 10 years of the Origins Project was cancelled as an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by Lawrence Krauss continues.

By Chris Scragg | March 7, 2018

ASU professor Lawrence Krauss on paid leave amid allegations of sexual misconduct

The University placed the Origins Project founder on paid leave, after allegations of sexual misconduct from colleagues and students from multiple institutions.

By Allie Bice | March 6, 2018

Research Roundup week three: Lizards, DNA and Alzheimer's

ASU scientists and researchers made new devices for electrical currents and studied the variety of lizard species. State Press reporters highlighted the accusations against Professor Lawrence Krauss, research into alien life and online prep schools.

By Mitchell Atencio | March 1, 2018

ASU researchers to help cities cope with extreme temperatures

Experts and officials from Buffalo and Tempe will share strategies to manage heatwaves and cold spells.

By Chris Scragg | March 1, 2018

ASU's Interplanetary Initiative researchers study reactions to alien life

Alien life in the universe? A new ASU study looks at how Americans would react to news of extraterrestrial life.

By Sabine Galvis | February 28, 2018

ASU Digital Prep offers college-level classes to high school students

Online lessons offered by ASU Prep Digital allow high schoolers to access college-level classes at their convenience.

By Sabine Galvis | February 27, 2018

Picking up Slack's slack: ASU student creates University-specific messaging app

Drew Langhart and the Pitch team are expanding their application for all students after originally developing the app specifically for online students.

By Austin Villegas | February 26, 2018

ASU professor Lawrence Krauss accused of sexual misconduct

ASU professor Lawrence Krauss has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple colleagues and students over the past 10 years.

By Chris Scragg | February 25, 2018

ASU's Open Door event

The ASU Open Door event offers an opportunity for students to explore science and innovation.

By Griffin Sandidge | February 22, 2018

Research Roundup: Bugs, power grids and asteroids

ASU professors were highlighted for their work in microgrid technologies, research into antibiotics in ants. State Press reporters wrote about space exploration and the best apps from ASU students and alumni

By Mitchell Atencio | February 22, 2018

ASU team works with NASA to explore the asteroid Psyche in 2022

The ASU led-team designed a spacecraft that will study a metal asteroid currently orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.

By Austin Villegas | February 22, 2018

Here are the best and most anticipated apps invented by ASU students

Shlacker, Frenzi, AirGarage and more are highlighted as some of the best new or upcoming apps from ASU students and alumni.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 21, 2018

ASU co-created a university coalition to fight climate change

ASU and 12 other educational institutions have committed to sharing their climate change research and to reducing energy use and emissions.

By Chris Scragg | February 21, 2018

Research Roundup and the week in science and technology

ASU made advancements in cancer fighting technologies, studied reproduction in fish and dug deeper into studying the gap between evolution and religion. State Press reporters wrote about missions on Mars, the flu on campus and innovations in language learning.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 19, 2018