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January 2025, Vol. 28, No. 1

Anthony Robles and his mom, Judy

Featured stories

Anthony Robles and his mom, Judy

Anthony Robles’ major film ‘Unstoppable’

ASU champion’s life story and his mother’s love for him are the focus of new Amazon MGM movie



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The meteorite effect

How ASU’s bold investment in a collection of meteorites 65 years ago powers research to this day



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At home in the wild

ASU researchers are on the ground in Ecuadoran forests, the Galapagos, Colombia and the Colorado Plateau, supporting local communities



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A water fix that takes on the yuck factor

Reusing wastewater in a scientifically and technologically sound way of producing drinking water. But will the public accept it?



A group of ASU students sit around a table on laptops talking and smiling

Hackers for good

Students win $2 million prize in DARPA competition for US national security



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3 ways to start sounding like an executive

Better opportunities come your way when you know how to speak like a leader



The ASU Charter on ASU Tempe campus

2024 Year in review

Highlights from another year of innovative breakthroughs