Purdue researchers uncover blind spots at the intersection of AI and neuroscience Purdue University researchers are doing work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience. In this photo, a research participant is wearing an EEG cap with electrodes. Learn More
Non-tenured and female faculty feeling COVID burdens, study says Purdue University and Colorado State University researchers surveyed ecology and evolutionary biology faculty across the United States to understand how the pandemic is affecting them and their work. Learn More
Bioengineered probiotic could prevent Listeria infections Purdue University’s Arun Bhunia, a professor of food science, and postdoctoral researcher Rishi Drolia have developed a probiotic that could prevent infections in at-risk populations. Learn More
Physics discovery leads to ballistic optical materials a team led by a Purdue University scientist has found a way to create more efficient metamaterials using semiconductors and a novel aspect of physics that amplifies the activity of electrons. Learn More
New transistor design disguises key computer chip hardware from hackers Purdue Professor Joerg Appenzeller is developing ways to improve chip security using 2D materials. Learn More
Technologies offer hands-on science options for blind students during remote learning Independence Science, a Purdue University-affiliated company founded by blind chemist and Purdue alumnus Cary Supalo, has introduced new tools for remote learning for blind students. Learn More
Artificial intelligence collaboration seeking to hasten COVID-19 insights Researchers are testing predictions of drug discovery platforms with artificial intelligence from the lab of Gaurav Chopra, an assistant professor of analytical and physical chemistry in Purdue’s College of Science, on patient datasets across a network of health care institutions. Learn More
Tech makes it possible to digitally communicate through human touch A prototype developed by Purdue University engineers would essentially let your body act as the link between your card or smartphone and the reader or scanner, making it possible for you to transmit information just by touching a surface. Learn More
Treating cancers starts small: More than 100 Purdue scientists study cancer on the cellular level As one of only seven basic laboratory cancer centers recognized by the National Cancer Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, the Purdue University Center for Cancer Research center connects more than 110 researchers from across the university to study cancer on the cellular level. This form of molecular research is the foundation of all drug discovery. Learn More
Oddly satisfying metamaterials store energy in their skin A Purdue team has demonstrated that a patterned sheet of these domes will form an energy-storing skin: strong enough to perform mechanical tasks, and even programmable to store and process data like a mechanical computer. Learn More
Artificial intelligence taking role in developing technology to help Parkinson’s patients during COVID-19 pandemic Professor Jessica Huber and her team at Purdue’s Motor Speech Lab are now doing virtual studies to evaluate speech disorders related to Parkinson’s Disease using artificial intelligence technology platforms. Learn More
Autonomous sensor technology provides real-time feedback to businesses about refrigeration, heating Researchers at Purdue University developed a sensor to monitor the oil circulation ratio in real time for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Learn More