Science & Tech

'World-renowned expert' joins ASU team to develop program in geographic information science

The program will develop and study the same technology that is used in Google Maps and self-driving cars.

By Sabine Galvis | January 24, 2018

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ASU student works with storm chasers to study the inside of a tornado

A custom-built weather probe will help ASU student Trey Greenwood and his team discover why tornadoes form.

By Chris Scragg | January 23, 2018

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Tempe USG urges Doug Ducey to support Paris Agreement

Students push Governor Ducey to sign Paris Agreement through a bill from Undergraduate Student Government. 

By Tina Giuliano | January 18, 2018

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ASU joins project to build the world's largest optic telescope

ASU joins the Giant Magellan Telescope Organization, which is building the first of the next generation of optical telescopes. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | November 30, 2017

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Venmo has changed how college students spend

With about 65 percent of millennials using payment apps on their phones, Venmo is changing how college students make purchases.

By Jessica Myers | November 30, 2017

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Finstas are the new Rinstas

People are turning to Finstas in lieu of posting on their main accounts. 

By Jessica Myers | November 30, 2017

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ASU researchers study the impact of sex chromosomes

ASU researchers study variations in human sex chromosomes and their correlation to differences in mutation rates between males and females. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | November 29, 2017

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M33 Labs prepares to launch the Luna Desk

If Optimus Prime had a desk job, this is the desk he'd sit at.

By Sam Deadrick | November 27, 2017

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New ASU club deals in digits

The ASU Blockchain Innovation Society meets multiple times a week to teach and discuss blockchain technology for local community members.

By Ardesher Aghili | November 21, 2017

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Bonn voyage: ASU delegation attends UN Climate Change Conference

ASU students and professors attended this year's UN climate conference in Bonn, Germany.

By Sabine Galvis | November 19, 2017

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Healthcare app uses insurance incentives to get users up and moving

A healthcare startup at ASU is launching an app that will track users' fitness and offer rewards for goal completion.

By Sabine Galvis | November 19, 2017

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ASU genetics student looks to address crop issues with genetics research

Bruno Rozzi is one of four undergraduate students selected to work with four doctors at ASU’s Gaxiola Lab.

By Ashley Musil | November 16, 2017

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Dorks Estate: Waymo announces new wave of fully self-driving cars coming to Phoenix

A decade of development has led to the self-driving cars that do not require human drivers for safety.

By Greg Harman , Sam Deadrick and Ethan Millman | November 15, 2017

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Barrett, the Honors College hosts its farm-to-table event for the second year

Barrett, the Honors College at Polytechnic campus celebrated its signature event with an organic three-course dinner at a local farm. 

By Daniella Simari | November 15, 2017

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Video: ASU Biodesign Institute creates an affordable and mobile dark-field microscope

ASU Biodesign Institute researchers designed a mobile microscope prototype that is affordable.

By Alex Cook | November 14, 2017

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Scholars and scientists gather at Memorial Union to discuss sci-fi writing

Scholars and scientists gathered at ASU to discuss the recent scientific developments, social issues and the power of literature.  

By Jose Ivan Cazares | November 13, 2017

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ASU students make app that tracks restaurants' food supply

Frenzi is a new iPhone app connecting foodies to restaurants in Tempe, posting deals on select items throughout the day.

By Sam Deadrick | November 12, 2017

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JUULs are popular and easy to use, but they aren't all fun and games

JUULs are a questionable smoking alternative for college students. 

By Jessica Myers | November 9, 2017

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Students support women with modular bras

JustForMe is working on a modular bra, allowing women to swap out components to best serve their individual needs.

By Daniella Simari | November 8, 2017

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ASU professor promotes more inclusive STEM books for children

ASU community members come together to discuss ways to teach gender and racial equality to children. 

By Jose Ivan Cazares | November 8, 2017

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