DNA-like material could bring even smaller transistors Researchers have discovered that a material shaped like a one-dimensional DNA helix might further push the limits on a transistor’s size. The material comes from a rare earth element called tellurium. Learn More
Alcoholism in the family affects how your brain switches between active and resting states Researchers have found that a family history of alcoholism affects a process that the brain uses when transitioning from a mentally demanding state to a resting state. Learn More
Apps could take up less space on your phone, thanks to new ‘streaming’ software Researchers have developed software that reduces space taken up by apps on a smartphone, allowing users to continue downloading the apps they want without deleting some first. Learn More
Purdue to develop world’s first Mach 8 quiet wind tunnel Purdue University has been awarded a $5.9 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop the first quiet Mach 8 wind tunnel in the world, further solidifying the state of Indiana’s major role in one of the U.S. Department of Defense’s top technological priorities – the development of hypersonics systems. Learn More
Researchers seek a helping paw for dog aging study Almost 80,000 dogs have been nominated to participate in a new nationwide study on dog aging. Learn More
What the brain really thinks about forever chemicals The human-made chemicals that make our kitchen pans stick-free, our athletic wear water-repellent and firefighting chemicals more efficient do their jobs incredibly well, but it’s at the expense of lingering in the body and environment for what is believed to be forever. Learn More
Portable device lights the way to better foodborne illness detection Researchers from Purdue University created a portable device that works with smartphones and laptops to do on-site testing for E. coli in food samples. Learn More
Purdue Ag-celerator invests $100,000 in two plant science startups Recipients of Purdue AG-celerator fall investments are VinSense, a company assisting in wine grape agriculture through Purdue-patented technology, and Karysoft, a genomics data analytics company empowering biologists for rapid data mining through just a few clicks proprietary platform to accelerate innovations. Learn More
Purdue-affiliated health technology company physIQ receives $500,000 to advance AI innovations PhysIQ, founded by Purdue alumnus Gary Conkright, received a $500,000 investment from Purdue Research Foundation’s Foundry Investment Fund to help advance medical technology. Learn More
Hybrid technique aims to produce stronger, corrosion-resistant nickel for auto, medical, manufacturing industries Purdue University innovators have created a hybrid technique to fabricate a new form of nickel that may help the future production of lifesaving medical devices, high-tech devices and vehicles with strong corrosion-resistant protection. Learn More
Air Force provides $1 million in funding for Purdue-related technology to improve critical pilot skills PlaneEnglish, a simulator created by the three Purdue alumni, has received a $1 million SBIR Phase II award, sponsored by the Air Force and AFWERX, the Air Force’s technology and innovation hub. Learn More
Body heat through flexible fabric could power IoT devices for health monitoring for people, pets, machinery Researchers at Purdue University have created a technology to address the thickness issue for wearable power generation. They developed a woven, thermoelectric flexible fabric that is potentially thinner than a millimeter. Learn More