Two ASU entities are finalists for the 2009 Innovator of the Year Award for Academia, which is given out as part of the Arizona Governor’s Celebration of Innovation.read more
Life Science
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.
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.
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.
ASU to study power of affectionate physical contact
A pair of ASU faculty members are diving into research about the health benefits of affectionate human touch.
New study reveals image makes the bird
ASU's Kevin McGraw and a team of researchers are discovering that a manipulation of breast feather color can result in higher testosterone levels for male barn swallows.read more
ASU ranks 6th for impact in ecology, environmental research
Arizona State University placed sixth in the Thomson Scientific’s U.S. University’s Top 10 in the subject area of ecology and environmental sciences. read more
Webby Awards marks ‘Planet Bob’ video with ‘Official Honoree’ distinction
Viral video on taxonomy and biodiversity receives honor from "Oscars of the Internet."read more
Researchers view microorganisms from space
An ASU lab is using satellite imagery to view micro phytoplankton, supporting research to understand the organism and its ecology.read more
Clays hold promise in fight against infections
ASU scientists are reporting that minerals from clay could provide inexpensive, highly-effective antimicrobials to fight deadly MRSA infections. read more
