New technologies aim to make 3D cameras easier to use A 3D camera should be as easy to use as one found on a smartphone. That is the guiding principle for a Purdue University professor with more than two decades of experience in the 3D imaging field, who has developed new technologies aimed at making 3D cameras easier to use. Learn More
Purdue prof: Protect yourself against COVID-19 and its related scams Marian Liu, an assistant professor of nursing at Purdue University, specializing in studying exploitation of older and vulnerable adults, can talk about ways to protect yourself from scams, especially as a large number of Americans are participating in online activities from home. Learn More
Device could ‘hear’ disease through structures housing cells Purdue University engineers have built a device that would allow disease specialists to load an extracellular matrix sample onto a platform and detect its stiffness through sound waves. Learn More
Don’t fear eating your fruits and veggies as virus concerns grip nation According to Amanda Deering, an Extension specialist in Purdue’s Department of Food Science, current research indicates that the coronavirus is not foodborne or food-transmitted. Learn More
Chemistry startup ready to take unique Purdue adhesive technology to the market A novel underwater adhesive technology, based on a glue used naturally by marine creatures, soon may provide a safer adhesive option for industries ranging from biomedical to aerospace. Learn More
Collapsible basket technology aims to improve drug discovery, personalized medicine Purdue University researchers have developed a collapsible basket technology to help speed up the process of retrieving the cell and tissue samples for histology analysis. This will significantly accelerate the analysis process when drug discovery scientists are developing new medicines or when health care professionals are searching for the best drugs for a given patient. Learn More
Purdue study finds signal cascade that keeps plant stem cells active Purdue University scientists have uncovered a key signaling cascade that maintains a balance between stem cells and differentiated cells. Learn More
Agricultural grain explosions are usually preventable, but 2019 still saw eight in the U.S. Kingsly Ambrose, agricultural and biological engineering professor, studies particle technology, grain processing and particulate flow. One of the particles especially vulnerable to combustion is grain dust, found in grain handling facilities. Explosions at such facilities can be significant, potentially resulting in fatalities, injuries and/or millions of dollars in damages and lost revenue. Learn More
With a speaker and four microphones, drones can echolocate like bats Similarly to how bats use echolocation to orient themselves with their surroundings, mathematicians have found that the same can be done with microphones and a speaker on a drone with the help of algebra and geometry. Learn More
Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier Alexander Chubykin, assistant professor of biological sciences, is discovering how complications with prediction lead to changes in sensory perception and learning impairments, both of which are common symptoms of autism. Learn More
Cyber toolkit a ‘complete package’ for detectives, companies to follow a criminal’s digital footprint A growing number of law enforcement agencies from across the world want to use Purdue University technology to help them track down cybercriminals with a toolkit that also can help companies stop insider threats and technology-facilitated abuse. Learn More
How do you make adhesives for electronics, vehicles, and construction tougher? The Purdue team added bonds that are broken easily throughout the material to strengthen the adhesive. Learn More