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New twists on tornadoes: Earth scientist studies why U.S. has so many tornadoes
Across the Midwest during the warmer months, studying the sky for signs of storms and tornadoes becomes one of the most popular pastimes
$1.5M USDA NIFA grant will help Purdue researcher identify community-based food waste solutions
The Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant will fund a research and Extension project titled Designing Co-Created Solutions to Improve Nutrition Security, Health Equity, and Environmental Sustainability.
Engineers develop faster, more accurate AI algorithm for improving nuclear reactor performance
To expand the availability of electricity generated from nuclear power, several countries have started developing designs for small modular reactors (SMRs), which could take less time and money to construct compared to existing reactors.
What lies beneath: Mars’ subsurface ice could be a key to sustaining future habitats on other planets
To survive on other planets, water is, of course, critical. We need it to drink, sustain crops and even create rocket fuel.
More than machines: Computer scientist prepares robots to improve human lives
There is no avoiding robots. With increasing autonomy, satellites span the skies, vacuums vroom underfoot and bots conduct surgery, deliver packages and explore the solar system.
Purdue-led fishing expedition nets new pupfish family member in New Mexico
Scientists have identified a new member on the genetic family tree of an endangered pupfish native to south-central New Mexico.
