Astronauts need a fridge. Engineers are building one that works in zero gravity – and upside down. A team of engineers from Purdue University, Air Squared Inc., and Whirlpool Corporation is working on building a fridge for zero gravity that operates in different orientations, giving astronauts access to longer-lasting and more nutritious food. Learn More
Women’s Global Health Institute launching new breast cancer research program with Catherine Peachey Fund The Purdue Women’s Global Health Institute (WGHI) and the Catherine Peachey Fund are announcing a new research program that will support breast cancer research projects led by Purdue faculty. Learn More
The whitest paint is here – and it’s the coolest. Literally. In an effort to curb global warming, Purdue University engineers have created a new white paint formulation that could help buildings rely less on air conditioning. Learn More
Center for Secure Microelectronics Ecosystem launched at Purdue with TSMC, Synopsys Purdue University has launched the Center for Secure Microelectronics Ecosystem (CSME) with support from industry partners and a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)-funded workforce development program. Learn More
COVID-19 causes ‘unexpected’ cellular response in the lungs, research finds Alpine glacier meltwater is an essential building block to the Earth’s ecosystem. In 2016, Jordyn Miller, PhD Candidate for Purdue Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), began a research project in her quest for an answer to a “simple question”. In early 2021, Miller published the first results of her multi-year project. Learn More
Purdue professor tackles bovine respiratory disease with over $1 million in grant support Mohit Verma, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue University, recently received multiple awards, totaling $1.4 million, fromthe Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) to support his groundbreaking work to produce a biosensor-based decision-making tool to manage bovine respiratory disease. Learn More
New inhibitors may offer novel approach to treating deadly tuberculosis Zhong-Yin Zhang, head of Purdue’s Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, developed highly potent and selective compounds for use in the treatment of tuberculosis. Learn More
Mars scientist examining the landscape through rover camera she helped design for NASA Perseverance mission With Mars rover Perseverance on the ground and moving, Purdue’s Briony Horgan is now focused on analyzing data from the instrument she works with: Mastcam-Z. Learn More
Purdue asks livestock producers for help studying losses due to black vultures Black vultures and other vulture species play important ecosystem services by cleaning up animal carcasses, but some black vultures have become predatory and are causing problems for livestock producers. Learn More
Keep pace: Walking with a partner is great but might slow you down A new study from researchers at Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences explores the benefits of walking with a partner for exercise. Learn More
This common shoulder injury could heal faster, thanks to the first implant that re-creates a crucial tissue structure Longer-lasting rotator cuff repair may be possible with BioEnthesis, a Purdue University invention available on the market Learn More
Grief support essential especially as individuals continue to experience grief at unprecedented rate Heather Servaty-Seib, professor of counseling psychology at Purdue, firmly believes that prevention can be critical with regard to grief. Learn More