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Photo, video gallery looks back at Purdue research
on December 9, 2019 at 5:00 am
Ready to look back on 2019? Here is a photo and video gallery capturing Purdue research highlights during the university’s 150th anniversary this past year. […]
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Purdue leads team to strengthen nutrition research in Laos
on November 19, 2019 at 5:21 pm
A four-year project will seek to alleviate malnutrition in the Lao People's Democratic Republic by helping to strengthen its research capabilities. The project is being supported by USAID's (the United States Agency for International Development) Long-Term Assistance and Services for Research (LASER) Partners for University Led Solutions Engine (PULSE) consortium. […]
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‘Hope Stems’ to bloom at Purdue, raising awareness on addictions, substance use
on November 13, 2019 at 2:20 pm
Each day, 130 Americans die from opioid use. By using a giant floral brain symbolizing the effect opioids has on one’s body, a group of Purdue University faculty, staff and students are working to break the stigma of addictions and substance use. […]
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Spero Renewables signs $2 million DOE agreement to advance ‘wood-based’ plastic technology
on November 12, 2019 at 5:00 am
Spero Renewables LLC, a clean tech company based in Santa Barbara, California, announced Tuesday (Nov. 12) a $2 million cooperative agreement with the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy to advance its proprietary plastics technology developed from surplus wood. […]
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Gathering of data scientists to discuss ‘What IF Partnerships Led the Data Revolution?’
on October 31, 2019 at 4:00 am
How can we capture the full potential of data science? What actions can be taken to make use of data science in sector-based domains? […]
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Chameleon's tongue strike inspires fast-acting robots that catch live insects in the blink of an eye
on October 29, 2019 at 5:22 pm
Chameleons, salamanders and many toads use stored elastic energy to launch their sticky tongues at unsuspecting insects located up to one-and-a-half body lengths away, catching them within a tenth of a second. […]
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Watch your ghost teach a robot how to tag-team
on October 22, 2019 at 3:42 pm
When Tesla failed to hit weekly production targets in the first quarter of 2018, chief executive Elon Musk blamed it on “excessive automation.” The robots were slowing things down and “underrated” humans could do better. […]
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Pregnant women may soon be able to detect their own risk of preeclampsia with a smartphone
on October 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Roughly 15% of premature births in the U.S. happen due to a pregnancy complication caused by high blood pressure, called preeclampsia. While sometimes symptoms dissipate after the mother gives birth, preeclampsia can lead to permanent damage to the kidneys or death. […]
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People are complicated, but their spit is ‘shockingly complex’
on October 21, 2019 at 2:55 pm
Our physical and mental state influences our eating habits. But scientists are still trying to understand how one biological process affects how we eat. Warning: Learning more could kill your appetite. […]
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Opioid addiction, vaping, politically correct medicine a few of the topics Dr. Sally Satel will discuss at Purdue
on October 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm
The numbers of people falling ill and dying from opioids is tragic, but where does the blame fall – the failure of grief counseling or breakdowns in public policy? Are public policy solutions healing or harming as the nation copes? And, what did we learn from opioids that we can apply to vaping? […]
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Enzyme trigger that tells cells to move characterized for first time
on October 16, 2019 at 4:00 am
Some cells have the ability to travel in the human body, and depending on the circumstances, this can be either very, very good or very, very bad. […]
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The world is running out of antibiotics. This researcher is working on finding a solution.
on October 15, 2019 at 12:38 pm
With too few antibiotics under development to keep up with the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, the world is starting to run out of antibiotics. […]
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Drug discovery platform may provide new options for treating mental health illnesses
on October 15, 2019 at 4:00 am
An estimated 46.6 million U.S. adults struggle with mental illnesses, such as anxiety disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. About half of millennials and 75% of Gen-Zers report having quit jobs for mental health reasons. […]
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Purdue astronaut reunion featured in photo gallery
on October 14, 2019 at 4:31 pm
Thirteen astronauts spent Homecoming weekend at their alma mater, Purdue University. […]
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Three students honored with Purdue Homecoming Pillars of Excellency
on October 14, 2019 at 4:00 am
Purdue University on Saturday (Oct. 12) announced three recipients of the merit-based Homecoming Pillars of Excellency during halftime of the Homecoming football game against Maryland. Homecoming marked the end of the university’s 150th anniversary celebration. […]
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Astronaut reunion: B-roll available today of 13 visiting during Purdue’s Homecoming
on October 12, 2019 at 3:00 pm
An astronaut reunion is taking place today (Oct. 12) during Purdue’s Homecoming festivities to celebrate the end of the university’s sesquicentennial, “150 Years of Giant Leaps.” […]
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Astronaut reunion: B-roll, photos will be available of 13 visiting during Purdue’s Homecoming
on October 11, 2019 at 4:00 am
An astronaut reunion will take place during Purdue’s Homecoming festivities to celebrate the end of the university’s sesquicentennial, “150 Years of Giant Leaps.” […]
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Photo gallery highlights Purdue’s Giant Leaps research
on October 10, 2019 at 1:26 pm
How will astronauts manage nourishment and medication to survive long ventures in space? Humans and computers interact daily, so why do jokes fall flat for Alexa and Siri? Can service dogs help veterans with PTSD live healthier lives? […]
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Technology to use hot air balloons for rocket launches competes in a startup battlefield
on October 10, 2019 at 4:00 am
Leo Aerospace, a Purdue University-affiliated startup looking to launch rockets with the help of hot air balloons, has taken to the technology battlefield to receive worldwide attention for its technology. […]
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One day, a plane could give you flying lessons
on October 9, 2019 at 6:14 pm
Vehicles make more decisions for people than we might realize – and they have been making them for a while. Just nine years after the Wright brothers made the first airplane flight in 1903, autopilot was invented. Cruise control came along in 1948. […]
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It’s here: Purdue’s grand finale for 150th anniversary celebration
on October 8, 2019 at 6:55 pm
Purdue’s 150th anniversary and its Giant Leaps campaign will conclude Oct. 12 with an astronaut reunion celebrating 13 of the university’s alumni who have gone into space. […]
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National Institute on Aging awards $225,000 for work to improve Alzheimer’s diagnoses
on October 8, 2019 at 4:00 am
The promise of earlier detection of diseases such as Alzheimer’s is welcome news to the millions of families in the United States already affected by the various types of dementia. Emerging techniques such as spinal taps have shown success, but they are not effective for everyone. […]
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Purdue alums advancing the space industry
on October 7, 2019 at 4:13 pm
Since Neil Armstrong made the historic giant lunar leap, the space industry has changed drastically. NASA has been joined by private companies looking to expand the industry and explore space more in-depth. Among those advancing the industry are thousands of Purdue alumni, working for NASA or within the private sector. […]
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Planetary scientist, author and aerospace consultant to discuss ‘What IF We Return to Pluto?’
on October 7, 2019 at 4:00 am
The planetary scientist who led NASA’s New Horizons mission, which successfully explored the Pluto system and is now exploring the Kuiper Belt – the farthest exploration in the history of humankind – will speak at Purdue on Thursday (Oct. 10.) […]
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Do you have tickets for Condoleezza Rice’s sold-out visit to Purdue? Here is what you need to know about ticket pickup.
on October 7, 2019 at 4:00 am
If you have already claimed tickets for “An Evening with Condoleezza Rice” on Wednesday (Oct. 9), you will need to make advance arrangements to pick up tickets with a valid photo ID. The Giant Leaps Series event is sold out. […]
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How much are you polluting your office air just by existing?
on October 3, 2019 at 6:30 pm
Just by breathing or wearing deodorant, you have more influence over your office space than you might think, a growing body of evidence shows. But could these basic acts of existence also be polluting the air in the office room where you work? […]
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Purdue announces overflow livestream space for Condoleezza Rice on Oct. 9
on October 3, 2019 at 4:00 am
Purdue University is offering overflow seating for the public to view the “An Evening with Condoleezza Rice” via livestream. The Wednesday (Oct. 9) event is sold out. […]
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New materials to help stop lithium-ion battery fires, explosions and improve battery performance
on October 2, 2019 at 4:00 am
From automobiles and planes to laptops and e-bikes, lithium-ion batteries have been blamed for causing fires in high-tech devices. Now, Purdue University scientists have come up with patented techniques that may cut down the risk from these popular batteries, which are found in everyday devices such as phones and tablets. […]
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Author, psychiatrist will talk about ‘What IF We Went Beyond a Disease Model of Addiction?’
on October 1, 2019 at 4:00 am
What are the limitations of the disease model of addiction and what are its benefits? How does this affect our understanding of the roots of the opioid crisis and potential remedies? […]
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Can herbicides cause breast cancer? Purdue and INSERM scientists discover a piece to the puzzle.
on September 30, 2019 at 3:30 pm
Scientists know that the solution to preventing breast cancer won’t come easily, but a collaborative team of scientists at Purdue University and the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM)/Institut de Cancérologie de L’Ouest (ICO) in Nantes, France, say they’ve recently discovered one of the missing pieces of the puzzle when it comes to cancer prevention. […]
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Map showing gene interactions could lead to new cancer therapies
on September 30, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Nearly 150,000 cancer-related deaths can be attributed annually to Epstein-Barr (EBV) virus, in part because of the lack of effective treatment options. […]
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Want to keep a cow happy? AI, robotics could hold the answer
on September 25, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Even cows have emotions and a happy cow is a better milk producer than one under stress. But how do dairy farmers read an individual bovine animal not known for its facial expression amongst a herd of up to 10,000? […]
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Lilly Endowment grant to help Purdue address the intersections of ethics and technology
on September 25, 2019 at 1:02 pm
An initiative to create a model program focusing on professional ethics at the intersection of the liberal arts and technological innovation was announced Wednesday (Sept. 25) by Purdue University with support from Lilly Endowment Inc. […]
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Pilot safety training technology wins Air Force grant for app-based simulator
on September 25, 2019 at 4:00 am
Simulator technology aimed at advancing critical communication and safety for pilots and passengers may soon be helping the U.S. Air Force with training operations. […]
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$300,000 NIH award to boost STEM proficiency through augmented reality gameplay
on September 25, 2019 at 4:00 am
Explore Interactive, a Purdue University-affiliated startup, has received a $300,000 Phase I SBIR award from the National Institutes of Health for its augmented reality platform to help students learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). […]
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In a flash: New technique to improve ductility of ceramic materials for missiles, engines, drinking mugs
on September 24, 2019 at 4:00 am
Something as simple as an electric field could soon make wartime missiles or drinking mugs easier to produce and more resilient for fracture. […]
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Neuroscientist tackles question: ‘What IF Breakthrough Technologies Could Make Us Smarter?’
on September 20, 2019 at 4:00 am
A leading neuroscientist will discuss recent advances in genome editing technologies, addressing the question of “What IF Breakthrough Technologies Could Make Us Smarter?” during an Oct. 15 event at Purdue University. […]
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Purdue announces Homecoming Pillars of Excellency
on September 20, 2019 at 4:00 am
Purdue is celebrating its land-grant legacy by establishing the merit-based Homecoming Pillars of Excellency to honor three students during this year’s Homecoming celebration, which marks the end of the university’s 150th anniversary celebration. […]
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NIH leader will talk about ‘What IF We Could Control the Brain for Better Health?’
on September 19, 2019 at 4:00 am
The head of one of the institutes within the National Institutes of Health will share experiences and insights in an Oct. 2 presentation at Purdue University. […]
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New Purdue AI tech to track treatment of chronic stomach disease
on September 19, 2019 at 4:00 am
Patented artificial intelligence from Purdue is being used to provide scientists with the insight needed to determine if current treatments truly help people with a chronic stomach disorder. […]
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Can service dogs help children with autism? This new study will find out.
on September 18, 2019 at 12:21 pm
As the number of children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder continues to rise, so does the demand for a popular treatment – service dogs. […]
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Startup developing solar-powered crop-drying devices for small farmers receives grants worth $150,000
on September 18, 2019 at 4:00 am
.JUA Technologies International, a Purdue University-affiliated startup developing solar-powered crop-drying devices, has received federal and state grants worth $150,000 to help further develop the technology. […]
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Supporting the mental health of military personnel, families and veterans in times of war
on September 17, 2019 at 3:02 pm
Warriors hate war perhaps more than anybody else. They have to see it up close and very personal. […]
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Ticket and event information provided for former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s visit to Purdue
on September 17, 2019 at 4:00 am
Tickets will be available starting Tuesday (Sept. 17) for Purdue’s Giant Leaps Series event featuring Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. secretary of state, on Oct. 9. […]
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Planetary scientist, author and aerospace consultant to discuss ‘What IF We Return to Pluto?’
on September 17, 2019 at 4:00 am
The planetary scientist who led NASA’s New Horizons mission, which successfully explored the Pluto system and is now exploring the Kuiper Belt – the farthest exploration in the history of humankind – will speak at Purdue on Oct. 10. […]
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A case for personalized medicine in the search for answers about cancer
on September 17, 2019 at 4:00 am
A new cancer is diagnosed every 30 seconds in the United States. Every three minutes, two people in the U.S. die from cancer. Some of the deaths related to the disease arise from the fact that the same drug that helps one person can be detrimental to another with the same type of cancer. […]
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Research suggests new approach for treating inflammation
on September 13, 2019 at 4:00 am
Medications that mitigate inflammation caused by a variety of diseases including rheumatic arthritis may also compromise a person’s immune system, but a new approach points to a possible solution to this problem. […]
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Astronaut reunion to conclude Purdue’s 150th anniversary celebration at Homecoming
on September 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm
An astronaut reunion will take place during October’s Homecoming festivities to celebrate the end of Purdue’s sesquicentennial, '150 Years of Giant Leaps.' […]
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NASA astronaut: ‘What IF We Led an International Collaboration in Space Exploration?’
on September 12, 2019 at 4:00 am
NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who directed the Johnson Space Center, will speak at Purdue University on Sept. 26. […]
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Five Indiana Critical Access Hospitals demonstrate competency to receive top Lean designation from Purdue
on September 12, 2019 at 4:00 am
Purdue Healthcare Advisors (PHA) at Purdue University awarded Lean Office certifications to a handful of Indiana Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) this year, designating the organizations as capable of facilitating and sustaining process improvement for increased efficiency and improved patient care. Based on the Toyota production system’s standardized, systematic approach to process improvement in manufacturing, Lean now is being used in health care settings across the country. […]