May 1, 2019
Have you talked to your daughter lately?
Recent research suggests most girls are not equipped to deal with their first period
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May 1, 2019
AI research offers more eyes and ears to search and rescue missions
New research led by Purdue University professors is working to use artificial intelligence and learning algorithms to create a platform allowing multiple drones to communicate and adapt as mission factors change.
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Smart diaper could help better detect UTIs
Purdue University researchers have come up with a way to embed a disposable sensor device in diapers to better detect urinary tract infections.
Read MoreApril 29, 2019
Bittersweet finding: Soft drinks, including diet sodas, contribute to increased sugar intake and total calorie consumption in children
A new study reports that children ages 2-17 who drink sweetened beverages, including diet and regular sodas, have higher sugar and calorie intake than children who consume unsweetened alternatives, like milk or water.
Read MoreApril 29, 2019
‘Deepfakes,’ manipulated video and audio, poses threat to elections
Edward Delp, director of the Video and Imaging Processing Laboratory at Purdue University, says deepfakes are a growing danger with the next presidential election fast approaching.
Read MoreApril 26, 2019
‘Lock-‘n’-block’ drug may prevent cancer from metastasizing
A new approach to breast cancer may prevent cancer from reappearing years later. A research team led by scientists at Purdue University have identified a drug the doesn’t kill the metastatic cancer cells, but instead keeps them in a non-threatening early developmental state in a technique the researchers call “lock-‘n’-block.”
Read MoreApril 26, 2019
New robust device may scale up quantum tech, researchers say
Researchers at various Microsoft Quantum lab sites, including the lab of Michael Manfra at Purdue University, collaborated to create a device that could bring more scalable quantum bits.
Read MoreApril 26, 2019
How would you survive on Mars?
The Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats Institute (RETH) is working to ensure that the first long-term settlement on other planetary bodies are safe from hazards such as a meteoroid colliding with the moon or violent sandstorms on Mars.
Read MoreApril 18, 2019
A magnetic personality, maybe not. But magnets can help AI get closer to the efficiency of the human brain
New brain-like networks could help robots approach human-like efficiency at object recognition tasks. Purdue University researchers have developed a process to use magnetics with brain-like networks to program and teach devices such as personal robots, self-driving cars and drones to better generalize about different objects.
Read MoreApril 16, 2019
Up in arms: Insect-inspired arm technology aims to improve drones
A Purdue University researcher has come up with a patented design for drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, that works in windy conditions, is more energy-efficient and can handle a larger payload. The was inspired by the wings and flight patterns of insects.
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