April 12, 2017
Autonomous sensor could aid in early detection of urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infections could one day be diagnosed faster than ever before with an autonomous sensor technology being developed at Purdue University.
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March 3, 2017
Evidence disproving tropical ‘thermostat’ theory: global warming can breach limits for life
New research findings show that as the world warmed millions of years ago, conditions in the tropics may have made it so hot some organisms couldn’t survive.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2017
Language learning robot could advance autonomous vehicles, help emergency responders in the future
A Purdue University researcher and his team are developing technology to give robots the ability to learn language.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2017
Six new Purdue research projects focused on power and energy funded through U.S. Navy partnership
Six interdisciplinary research teams at Purdue University have received $2.7 million in grants of $450,000 each through a partnership with the U.S. Navy.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2017
System automatically detects cracks in nuclear power plants
A new automated system detects cracks in the steel components of nuclear power plants and has been shown to be more accurate than other automated systems.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2017
Optogenetics used to kick start gene that plays role in neural defects
Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine scientists were able to force an epigenetic reaction that turns on and off a gene known to determine the fate of the neural stem cells, a finding that could lead to new therapeutics in the fight against select cancers and neural diseases.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2017
FYI: Abbreviations exclude readers in scientific communication, experts say
The universal use of abbreviations in higher education is intended to simplify, but really they stifle scientific communication, according to Purdue University ostracism experts.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2017
Super-resolution system reveals mechanics of tiny ‘DNA walker’
Researchers have introduced a new type of “super-resolution” microscopy and used it to discover the precise walking mechanism behind tiny structures made of DNA that could find biomedical and industrial applications.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2017
Project drawing on recovery lessons from Hurricane Sandy aims to improve U.S. resilience and disaster preparedness
Purdue University will lead research to determine why some communities recover from natural disasters more quickly than others, an effort aimed at addressing the nation’s critical need for more resilient infrastructure and to enhance preparedness.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2017
Study measures psychological support provided by service dogs
The physical benefits service dogs provide in assisting people with disabilities are well-known, but a new study conducted by a Purdue University research team reveals that service dogs also contribute significantly to emotional and psychosocial well-being.
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