For decades, psychedelic drugs have been associated with 'turning on, tuning in, dropping out' and the countercultural baggage of the 1960s. But what if they hold the key to treating a series of health afflictions? Are they safe? Are they effective? […]

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is partnering with Gerrish Farms to host the agBOT Challenge 2019, a three-day event May 16-18. The event includes the NextGen Expo, an interactive STEM event, and the agBot competition, an international showcase and competition of agtech unmanned machine innovations. […]

Low self-confidence. Social isolation. Longing for independence. […]

You might have a music video – and a Purdue University professor – to thank for making a future trip to see the doctor much easier. […]

The unpredictable winter weather can be dangerous for anybody. It can have a greater impact on older adults who struggle with their concerns for safety against their ability to get out of the house. […]

A new line of heated jackets powered by a mobile USB battery bank will protect police officers, military personnel and others while working in harsh winter conditions. […]

2019 brings significant milestones for two Greater Lafayette organizations—Purdue Federal Credit Union’s 50th anniversary and Purdue University’s 150th anniversary. […]

Purdue alumnus Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger, will speak Feb. 24 at Purdue University, 10 years after he became an international hero. […]

Businesses of the past operated like a rookie playing darts, throwing something and hoping it sticks. […]

Indiana’s warming climate will change Hoosier demands for heating and cooling energy, and energy sources will shift further away from coal, according to the next report from the Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment team. […]

A startup that plans to use high-altitude balloons to deploy rockets has successfully fired a test launch, moving closer to its goal of helping end the backlog of microsatellites that wait months or longer to “hitch” a ride on larger rockets. […]

From hosting various hit reality TV series to authoring cookbooks, Purdue University alumnus Ted Allen has a lot to be proud of. He will share his experiences on Feb. 20 during a Giant Leaps Series event 'An Evening with Ted Allen.' […]

The cost of computing has been steadily decreasing as companies pack more components and functions onto a single chip, for applications ranging from smartphones to large mainframe computers. […]

The Trump administration announced during the State of the Union Address a goal to reduce new HIV infections in the U.S. by 75 percent over five years and by at least 90 percent by 2030. A Purdue University professor's lab has been building two low-cost devices to speed up the detection and monitoring of HIV, which ensures faster treatment and prevents transmission. […]

A new type of electric vehicle power using “refillable” technology has taken another giant leap in advancing alternative energy with testing that shows it could provide enough energy to run a car for about 3,000 miles. […]

Imagine using machine learning to ensure that the pieces of an aircraft fit together more precisely, and can be assembled with less testing and time. That is one of the uses behind new technology being developed by researchers at Purdue University and the University of Southern California. […]

The United Nations estimates that more than 8 million tons of plastics flow into the oceans each year. A new chemical conversion process could transform the world’s polyolefin waste, a form of plastic, into useful products, such as clean fuels and other items. […]

A new design in firefighting robots, already successfully tested in the field, could make firefighters’ jobs less dangerous and address one of the biggest challenges with firefighting robots – the ability to maneuver in a burning structure. […]

CubeSats have become big players in space exploration. Their small size and relatively low cost have made them popular choices for commercial launches in recent years, but the process to propel such satellites in space comes with a number of problems. […]

A researcher who helps lead Purdue University’s efforts to find treatments and potential cures for cancer will be the featured speaker at an event honoring the university’s inventors who received a patent in the last fiscal year. […]

The United States spends more on health care than any other developed nation, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation, yet the U.S. has a higher infant mortality rate than 27 wealthy countries studied in a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]

The average American spends nearly 90 percent of their time indoors, where air pollutants can be two to five times more concentrated than outdoors, putting people at risk for severe health complications, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. […]

In January, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 79 individual cases of measles in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas and Washington. There are currently large oubreaks in Oregon and New York. The CDC updates the data on a regular basis. […]

A Purdue University-based cybersecurity startup may soon help the U.S. Air Force monitor and track high-value and sensitive assets. […]

For men older than about 60, an enlarged prostate means feeling the urge to make a pit stop way too often throughout the day. […]

The feedback from doctors seemed almost appalling. One woman remembers her gynecologist stating, 'Well, girl, you better, because if you don't, somebody else will.' […]

It’s no secret that human trafficking is a global problem that claims thousands of victims, but many people don’t know how prevalent this crisis is in their own backyard. Despite efforts to combat it, cases of human trafficking are actually on the rise in Indiana, with 31 percent of the trafficked victims being minors. […]

Imagine spending an entire year in space, away from loved ones and family. What happens to your body, your mind and your well-being? And, what can you learn about leadership and teamwork through the experience? […]

Have you ever thought how artificial intelligence could improve how an apple tastes or how it is grown? And what about moving farming indoors? Would doing so solve problems related to food security and sustainability? […]

The 'tsunami' of digital manufacturing is here – and Purdue University has a major new resource to handle it. Purdue officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Wednesday (Jan. 30) for the Manufacturing Design Laboratory, a research space dedicated to the technology-driven future of manufacturing in Indiana and across the globe. […]

Are you wondering what happens to your favorite NFL players’ mind when they take a hit to the head during this weekend’s Super Bowl? Does that same concern extend to your kids on the field? […]

'God' was protecting part of the Purdue computer system from hackers in the early 1990s. […]

It’s a chorus repeated frequently by parents to their children during cold weather: 'Where are your hat and gloves? Why don’t you have your coat on and zipped up?' […]

Gillette’s controversial advertisement denouncing toxic masculinity earlier this month had the look and feel of a Super Bowl commercial, yet the men’s hygiene supplier came out on top of other companies hoping to capitalize on social movements. […]

Say goodbye to the conventional focus group and its lack of real-time feedback. […]

Many farmers in the Republic of Cameroon usually grow just enough food to feed their families due to limited fertilizer and high-yield seeds, coupled with poor soil quality and lack of irrigation. […]

Researchers have been struggling for years to find a treatment for patients who have a recurrence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer that is one of the most lethal cancers. About 19,520 news cases are diagnosed a year, and about 10,670 people a year die from it, according to the American Cancer Society. […]

Some tough facts here. Did you know that your odds of dying from a fall are about equal to those of dying in a car crash? About 1 in 114 for both, according to a new report from the National Safety Council with 2017 data. […]

The postponement of the 2019 State of the Union Address is of little consequence. President Donald Trump would likely have gained little. Or lost little. So says a political scientist and expert on public opinion polling. […]

The National Quantum Initiative Act was signed into law by Congress last year to advance coordinated research efforts in quantum information science – the study of the smallest particles and how they can be manipulated - to secure the nation’s preeminence in the tech economy and national security. Why? Quantum computing has the potential to be a game-changer in everyday life. […]

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean island will be struggling to rebuild for years. […]

A comforting innovation for those suffering from a lower-body injury is moving to the market all because one Purdue student wanted to alleviate his mother’s discomfort as she recovered from a leg injury. […]

It may be tough to believe, but solid propellants have been used in rockets since at least the 13th century, beginning with the Chinese. Now, Purdue University researchers are exploring several patented techniques to address two significant challenges with modern solid propellants – controlling the burn rate and improving overall performance. […]

Venice, Italy is the most recent vacation hotspot overrun by tourists, prompting the popular destination to implement a 'visitor’s tax' on day trips to the historic city, Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro recently tweeted. […]

Some ecologists believe that species richness is positively related to ecosystem productivity, while others conclude that the relationship is bell-shaped or they are unrelated. Using big data, Purdue University scientists now know which theory is correct - all of them. […]

Inspired by the unique structural elements of animal and plant biological cell membranes, Purdue University researchers have scaled up the production of nanoscale electronics by replicating the living molecular precision and 'growing' a circuit of solar cells for use on electronic surfaces. […]

Three Chinese fir trees on a nature reserve in southeastern China are the last of their kind. As their existence is threatened by human disturbance and climate change, researchers are hurrying to learn everything they can about the tree – which might inspire new and more effective ways to treat various cancers. […]

Climate scientists have known for decades that there’s more to climate change than higher temperatures. Sea levels are rising, wildfires are blazing and droughts are diminishing water supplies across the globe. […]

Three Purdue University researchers have received a total of $121,000 from the Trask Innovation Fund to further develop their technologies and move them through the commercialization pipeline. […]

While millions of Americans return to work and school after the weekend, others will still be at home. […]