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ASU researchers develop new technologies for cardiac surgery and colonoscopy
In the United States alone, more than 900,000 heart surgeries are performed each year. Around the globe, 17.9 million people die from heart-related diseases annually, according to the World Health Organization, making it the leading cause of death.
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Arizona couple donates $10M to bolster infrastructure and programming at Arizona PBS
Sue Hart-Wadley and Searle Wadley have donated $10 million to Arizona PBS, marking the largest gift in the station's history. The donation will assist the Arizona State University-affiliated station in purchasing and constructing a new broadcast tower, funding a national science-focused series, and expanding educational outreach efforts throughout the state.
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Robotics lab explores AI solutions for unwanted tasks
Fantasy writer Joanna Maciejewska recently shared her thoughts on social media platform X, stating, “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” Her post resonated widely, amassing over 3 million views and 100,000 likes.
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ASU President Michael Crow discusses higher education's role amid climate crisis
During a conversation with David Orr, a professor of practice in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University President Michael Crow was asked what profession he would consider if he were 18 years old again.
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ASU researcher pioneers new forensic technique using microscopic shattered glass
Using shattered glass to glean clues from a crime scene is nothing new. Broken pieces of glass can indicate where a criminal was standing, the angle of a bullet’s trajectory, and in the case of a drive-by shooting, it can even determine the direction of travel.
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ASU creates VR lab simulating hurricanes for online meteorology course
Students at Arizona State University have developed a virtual reality experience for a meteorology course that uses real-world sound and data to immerse users in the middle of a hurricane.
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ASU workshop fosters innovative medical solutions
Improving the emergency room experience, revolutionizing blood draws, and creating a more flexible SurgiSlinky to replace bones are among the innovative ideas that emerged from the eight-day Arizona Solutions for Global Health workshop. Presented by ASU Health on behalf of the Plus Alliance, the event concluded on August 14 and aimed to address complex medical problems.
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ASU researchers tackle rising insecticide resistance among local mosquito populations
Mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on the planet, transmitting life-threatening diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, and yellow fever. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these insects kill more than 700,000 people each year and are becoming increasingly resistant to insecticides.
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ASU study reveals significant economic impact from Arizona's nonprofit sector
If all of the nonprofits in Arizona were grouped together as an industry, they would be the sixth-largest sector in the state — ahead of construction, transportation and warehousing, and accommodation and food service — in economic impact.
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ASU professor discusses risks and benefits associated with emerging voice cloning technology
Advancements in voice cloning technology have raised concerns about its potential misuse for election fraud, misinformation, impersonation, and identity theft.
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ASU launches lab aiming to restore election confidence
Bill Gates understands why recent close local election results have led some people to voice distrust in how the process was conducted.
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ASU's LEAPS lab addresses global energy challenges through innovative solutions
Across the world, around 750 million people — more than twice the population of the United States — lack access to electricity. For many more, access is unreliable or unsustainable. Faced with such monumental need, Arizona State University’s Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS) decided to take a unique approach.
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Arizona State University reports record-breaking fall enrollment
Approximately 40,800 new students are enrolled at Arizona State University this fall, including first-year, transfer, and graduate students across various campuses and online platforms.
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ASU launches initiative leveraging PBS content for educational media
Arizona State University (ASU) has announced a new initiative aimed at advancing media-based teaching and learning through the use of PBS content. Elisa New, a distinguished professor of practice at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (MLFTC) and founder of the television show "Poetry in America," will lead the new Educational Media Innovation Studio.
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W.P.Carey Foundation commits $25M to expand ASU business school's real estate education
The W. P. Carey Foundation and Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business are collaborating to enhance the school's real estate programs through a $25 million commitment from the foundation, bringing its total contributions to over $100 million.
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High school interns explore cybersecurity through ASU summer program
Becoming a researcher is not a career path many high school students hear about when considering their future. But an Arizona State University internship aims to change that.
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ASU study links reproductive rates to increased cancer susceptibility in bird species
In one of the largest studies on cancer susceptibility across bird species, researchers at Arizona State University have identified a relationship between reproductive rates and cancer susceptibility. The study analyzed data from over 5,700 bird necropsies across 108 species and found that birds laying more eggs per clutch tend to have higher cancer rates.
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ASU introduces master's degree focused on designing habitats for living in space
Architecture students at Arizona State University (ASU) will soon have the opportunity to design habitats for space, as The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts introduces a new master’s degree in space architecture and extreme environments this fall.
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Federal funding announced for Tempe–Mesa streetcar expansion
Surrounded by the seven brightly illuminated screens of Arizona State University’s Decision Theater drum, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff joined Arizona officials and ASU community members on July 19 to celebrate a crucial federal investment into sustainable public transportation in the East Valley.
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NASA's psyche mission progresses towards asteroid amid educational outreach
Lindy Elkins-Tanton, principal investigator of the NASA Psyche mission led by Arizona State University (ASU), is overseeing the spacecraft's progress as it journeys 2.2 billion miles to its namesake asteroid. The mission, launched in October 2023, aims to reach the metal-rich asteroid in August 2029. The team hypothesizes that this asteroid may provide insights into the formation of Earth and other terrestrial planets.