Research Stories

ASU professor creates joint invention with MIT

dianeb — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:26 -0700

A new type of solar cell from ASU and a new catalyst for splitting water from MIT have been combined to create a cost-effective means of sustainable energy production. --by Jim Brewer

Micro Sparky: engineering the tiniest Sun Devil

dianeb — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:58:59 -0700

An ASU engineering student has shown his school spirit in a small way--by creating a microscopic etching of Sparky, the Sun Devil mascot, that's smaller than a human red blood cell. --by Chelsea Brown

Do we still have pristine mountain lakes?

dianeb — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:02:35 -0700

The impact of nitrogen released from the burning of fossil fuels and widespread use of fertilizers is much greater that previously recognized. Scientists say the impact even extends to remote alpine lakes. --by Margaret Coulombe

Got it! A single-molecule diode

dianeb — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:48:35 -0700

Diodes are used in an endless array of devices. They are essential ingredients for the semiconductor industry. Making diodes smaller means cheaper cost and better performance for electronic devices. ASU researchers have now made diodes on the scale of a single molecule.--by Richard Harth

Creepy bugs vie for "ugliest" title

dianeb — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:24:54 -0700

Who is the ugliest? A paper wasp with a deadly sting? A scorpion that crushes its prey? Cast your vote for the ugliest bug by December 15, 2009. --by Carol Hughes

Outfoxing pox with new vaccines

dianeb — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:53:14 -0600

Scientists are using new screening techniques to isolate the genes needed to make effective vaccines. --by Richard Harth

Rover goes green with sustainable doghouses

dianeb — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:51:27 -0600

The doghouse is getting a makeover for the 21st century. But you can bet your pooper-scooper that little Rover or Fido has never seen anything quite like this.

Creating the right atmosphere: How should carbon-emissions permits be allocated?

dianeb — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:56:28 -0600

As of right now, some 85 percent of the permits that will give utilities and other organizations the right to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere are going to be given away free of charge. Is that allocation scheme in the best interest of U.S. citizens?

Database reveals Chinese love for American literature

dianeb — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:27:27 -0600

What works of American literature are Chinese readers devouring? And why? Project Yao holds the answers. --by Judith Smith

A better way to study complex systems

cstorad — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:33:16 -0600

The study of complex systems doesn't need to be complex; Just ask Elinor Ostrom,
ASU's newest Nobel Prize winner. --by Carol Hughes