Science

New College student puts accent on undergraduate research to help fight cancer

The chance to do research as an undergrad came as a surprise to New College senior Julie Furmick, but she is making the most of the opportunity.

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Trick or treat: spider lab at ASU's West campus frightens, then educates

Check your fears at the door of Chad Johnson's spider lab, where behavioral research into black widow spiders and their feeding habits is a study that at first frightens and eventually serves a learning tool for students.

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Celebrate 400 years of the telescope at star-gazing event

Celestial sights, including Jupiter and its moons, will come into focus through telescopes set up for public viewing at ASU's West campus on Sept. 15.

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Nobel Prize winner Hartwell to lead major ASU health initiative

Nobel Prize winner Leland H. Hartwell is joining ASU to lead an expansive effort addressing two of today’s top concerns: improving the effectiveness of health care while reducing its costs, and advancing science education.read more

Sun Health Research Institute inspires ASU student intern

New College student Jane Kruchowsky was one of only 16 students selected from 150 applicants for a summer internship with Banner Sun Health Research Institute.

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New College students share research work at international conference

Two ASU students had the chance to meet scientists and mathematicians from around the world during a June conference in New Jersey.

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What do toad toes show? Plenty, says ASU biologist

Professor Brian Sullivan's work with toads north of Phoenix provides evidence of how human activity can affect the process of species formation.

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Celebrate 400 years of the telescope at star-gazing event

Celestial sights including the moon, Venus and Saturn will come into clear focus through telescopes set up for public viewing at ASU's West campus.

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Researcher: Culling whales will not boost tropical fisheries

The idea of reducing whale populations to increase fish quantities appears to be nothing more than a whale of a tale, according to research by ASU scientist Leah Gerber.read more

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