Research reveals effectiveness of urban heat-reducing technologies
Research led by ASU's Matei Georgescu explores the relative effectiveness of common adaptation technologies – such as cool and green roofs – aimed at reducing warming from urban expansion.
ASU engineers to lead national solar energy technology projects
ASU engineering professors will lead two research teams developing technologies that use the full spectrum of sunlight to produce inexpensive power, part of a $30 million U.S. Department of Energy program.
ASU report contributes to water reuse policy dialogue
The report, released by ASU's Decision Center for a Desert City, explores issues critical to water reuse, along with challenges and opportunities for the future.
ASU hosts first GreenBiz U Forum
ASU is the first host of the GreenBiz U forum, a special simulcast of the annual GreenBiz forum, which provides an in-depth look at today’s sustainable business challenges and opportunities.
Bicycle Program Manager joins Parking and Transit Services
New position created to encourage, facilitate cycling on and off campus Arizona State University Parking and Transit Services announces Donna Lewandowski has been hired to serve as Bicycle Program Manager.
Water Reuse Policy Dialogue
ASU report contributes to water reuse policy dialogue In an attempt to inform policy conversations around wastewater use in Arizona, Arizona State University’s Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC)
ASU partners to bring algae technology into next generation
With funding from SCHOTT North America, ASU researchers will leverage the Heliae's Helix photobioreactor to explore algae production technology, including the effect of glass tubing innovations on the yields and economics of algae production.
Presence of humans, urban landscapes increase illness in songbirds
ASU scientists found a direct link between the degree of urbanization and the prevalence and severity of parasites in wild house finches. The research was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Ten things you probably didn’t know about dogs
From scavenger roots to a multibillion dollar industry, dogs' relationship with humans is long and sometimes surprising.
Krauss elected to International Academy of Humanists
Foundation Professor and physicist Lawrence Krauss has been elected to the International Academy of Humanists. The academy, which includes Nobel laureates James Watson and Steven Weinberg, sociobiologist Edward O. Wilson and author Salman Rushdie as members, is limited to 80 persons. Once elected, laureates are members for life.
ASU research helps guide transportation policy
More than 30 ASU faculty members and students presented research at the Transportation Research Board's 93rd annual meeting, which attracted about 12,000 professionals from academia, research institutions, industry, and public and private policy groups from around the world.
Why higher ed, advanced energy systems will rescue global climate policy
With the European Union split on a new energy and climate strategy to 2030, and developing countries such as India and China unwilling to take the lead on cutting greenhouse