Science & Tech

ASU researchers: Moon had volcano activity as recent as 50 million years ago

A group of researchers at ASU have determined that the moon was volcanically active as recently as 50 million years ago. Previous estimates put the death of lunar volcanic activity at more than 1 billion years ago.

By Megann Phillips | October 20, 2014

ASU Professor Paul Davies poses near his office at the Goldwater Center for Science and Engineering in Tempe. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU cosmologist Paul Davies devises new theory for origins of cancer

ASU cosmologist Paul Davies' new theory for the origins of cancer aims to understand its evolutionary roots and the process it uses.

By Justin Toscano | October 15, 2014

ASU hires former NASA space walker who climbed Mount Everest

Scott Parazynski summited Mount Everest and walked in space seven times while working for NASA. He is now a member of the ASU faculty.

By Megann Phillips | October 15, 2014

Student's research could lead to cure for cocaine addiction

Neuroscience graduate student Ryan Bastle recently presented his research on cocaine dependency to a conference of colleagues in Ireland.

By Julia Shumway | July 16, 2013

Professor's work allows blind to 'see' photographs

A computer program created by Baoxin Li produces tactile photographs with raised edges.

By Julia Shumway | July 9, 2013

Student plans for life on Mars

Environmental technology management sophomore Sean Mayall is applying to join the Mars One Project, which plans to send settlers to the Red Planet.

By Julia Shumway | June 18, 2013

Teens get college start at summer robotics camp

A feature of ASU summers since 2006, 70 percent of the camp's participants who are now college-age are Sun Devils, according to a graduate

By Julia Shumway | July 1, 2012

Seventh grade student lives her dream job at ASU labs

12-year-old Hannah Fuchs was given a tour of the ASU chemistry and Biodesign buildings as well as the chance to participate in real lab experiments.

By Julia Shumway | December 1, 2011

Research shows how to fight flu economically

A new software program developed by the W.P. Carey School of Business allows Maricopa County health officials to find ways to make fighting the flu more cost-effective.

By Julia Shumway | November 27, 2011

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