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December 10, 2019

What if a bridge could prevent its own collapse in real time?

Purdue University’s Center for Intelligent Infrastructure (CII) is bringing together researchers of various fields to develop technology that a bridge, building, road
or other infrastructure could use to communicate directly with humans and respond to disasters, preventing collapse.

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December 5, 2019

Food pantries can help improve nutrition, diet quality

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 37 million people nationally live in food-insecure households. For those who visit food pantries, the frequency of their visits matters. That’s the conclusion of a study led by a Purdue University nutrition scientist who studies food insecurity and access to adequate and safe foods.

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