Past News
Purdue plant science startup sees growing interest during COVID-19 pandemic
April 23, 2020
A Purdue University-affiliated startup that designs, distributes, and supports direct-to-consumer, in-home greenhouses is seeing increased interest for its innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purdue plant science startup sees growing interest during COVID-19 pandemic
Microwaves power new technology for batteries, energy
April 22, 2020
Purdue University researchers created a technique to turn waste polyethylene terephthalate, one of the most recyclable polymers, into components of batteries.
Going remote: Integrating work, life during COVID-19 stay-at-home order
April 21, 2020
Lately work-life integration was dealt an unexpected adversary in the form of COVID-19. Now, with a large portion of the nation working from home, keeping things copacetic between work and life (home, family, community, personal well-being, etc.) may seem a little more difficult.
Going remote: Integrating work, life during COVID-19 stay-at-home order
Carbon dioxide sensor can lower energy use, reduce utility costs
April 21, 2020
Most people are familiar with the motion sensors that detect activity and then turn on the lights. Purdue University researchers are turning to similar technologies to help manage climate control and indoor air quality. They have developed a sensor to help control and cut down on energy consumption through heating and ventilation systems, particularly those used in large office and hospitality industry buildings.
Carbon dioxide sensor can lower energy use, reduce utility costs
Study: Football offensive linemen should start plays upright to avoid hits to the head
April 21, 2020
Repetitive hits to the head can cause brain damage without actually leading to a concussion, past studies have suggested. Just a simple change to the starting stance of players on the offensive line in American football might reduce this burden, a study conducted by Purdue University and Stanford University researchers now shows.
Study: Football offensive linemen should start plays upright to avoid hits to the head
Think you’re mom’s favorite? A Purdue social scientist says think again.
April 20, 2020
Moms won’t admit to it. Families rarely talk about this, but research shows that many parents do, in fact, have a favorite and least favorite child. And more often than not, their kids are wrong about who is who.
Think you’re mom’s favorite? A Purdue social scientist says think again.
Purdue starts limited COVID-19 testing in diagnostic lab; goal to expand state’s capacity in serving patients
April 17, 2020
Purdue University is continuing to lend expertise and resources to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic through increasing Indiana’s testing capacity for the virus thanks to a partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana hospitals.
Purdue starts limited COVID-19 testing in diagnostic lab; goal to expand state’s capacity in serving patients
COVID-19 facts every person with diabetes should know
April 16, 2020
People with diabetes are being warned that they are at “high risk” during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a Purdue University expert can explain more about what that means.
Device turns shells of sea creatures into power for medical, augmented reality, cellphone devices
April 15, 2020
An innovation using material derived from the shells of crabs and other sea creatures may soon provide a new option for powering medical sensors, phone screens and other devices.
Device turns shells of sea creatures into power for medical, augmented reality, cellphone devices
Analysis: Wind energy expansion would have $27 billion economic impact
April 15, 2020
Expansion of wind power in the top 10 wind-producing states would create billions of dollars of economic impact. States that add wind power would see about $24 billion in activity, while other states would see $3 billion in spillover economic activity.
Analysis: Wind energy expansion would have $27 billion economic impact
