Past News
Technology bolsters use of chia seeds to help improve health, slow signs of aging
January 28, 2021
A Purdue University team has developed and patented the method to separate mucilage from chia seeds that may provide new options for nutritional foods, medicine capsules and anti-aging products.
Technology bolsters use of chia seeds to help improve health, slow signs of aging
New study ties India’s genetic diversity to language, not geography
January 25, 2021
Historically, scientists have found that geography is the biggest driver behind the genetic diversity of a population. Now, new research from Purdue University indicates that while that may be true for European countries, it is not true for all other parts of the world – especially places like India, where language and social systems have strongly affected how and where people live.
New study ties India’s genetic diversity to language, not geography
Turbulence model could help design aircraft capable of handling extreme scenarios
January 19, 2021
To help design aircraft that can better maneuver in extreme situations, Purdue University researchers have developed a modeling approach that simulates the entire process of a vortex collision at a reduced computational time.
Turbulence model could help design aircraft capable of handling extreme scenarios
Bill Seeks to Make Popcorn Indiana's Official State Snack
January 18, 2021
A state lawmaker wants his colleagues to honor Indiana's big popcorn crop by making the grain the state's official snack.
Turn off that camera during virtual meetings, environmental study says
January 14, 2021
A new study says that despite a record drop in global carbon emissions in 2020, a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and more at-home entertainment still presents significant environmental impact due to how internet data is stored and transferred around the world.
Turn off that camera during virtual meetings, environmental study says
Modern tomatoes can’t get same soil microbe boost as ancient ancestors
January 13, 2021
A Purdue University-led team of scientists has evidence that tomatoes may be more sensitive to certain types of diseases because they’ve lost the protection offered by certain soil microbes.
Modern tomatoes can’t get same soil microbe boost as ancient ancestors
New drug form may help treat osteoporosis, calcium-related disorders
January 6, 2021
Purdue University innovators developed a stabilized form of human calcitonin, which is a peptide drug already used for people with osteoporosis. Researchers at Purdue created a prodrug form of the peptide hormone to increase its effectiveness as an osteoporosis treatment.
New drug form may help treat osteoporosis, calcium-related disorders
Public cameras provide valuable insights on pandemic, consumers
December 17, 2020
Purdue University innovators have created several patented technologies that they combined into a computer system to acquire and analyze real-time visual data from millions of globally distributed network cameras.
Public cameras provide valuable insights on pandemic, consumers
Organic molecules on a metal surface…a machinist’s best friend
December 17, 2020
How can you improve the cutting of “gummy” metals? Purdue University innovators have come up with an answer – and their findings may help in manufacturing products and reducing component failures.
Organic molecules on a metal surface…a machinist’s best friend
Asteroid explorer collects first samples thought to be rich in organic compounds; a Purdue scientist will be among the first to study
December 16, 2020
Michelle Thompson, professor of planetary sciences, was one of the first researchers recruited to the Hayabusa2 science team to study the composition and molecular structure of materials returned from the asteroid.
Asteroid explorer collects first samples thought to be rich in organic compounds; a Purdue scientist will be among the first to study
