Past News
Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier
March 4, 2020
Alexander Chubykin, assistant professor of biological sciences, is discovering how complications with prediction lead to changes in sensory perception and learning impairments, both of which are common symptoms of autism.
Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier
With a speaker and four microphones, drones can echolocate like bats
March 4, 2020
Similarly to how bats use echolocation to orient themselves with their surroundings, mathematicians have found that the same can be done with microphones and a speaker on a drone with the help of algebra and geometry.
With a speaker and four microphones, drones can echolocate like bats
Agricultural grain explosions are usually preventable, but 2019 still saw eight in the U.S.
March 4, 2020
Kingsly Ambrose, agricultural and biological engineering professor, studies particle technology, grain processing and particulate flow. One of the particles especially vulnerable to combustion is grain dust, found in grain handling facilities. Explosions at such facilities can be significant, potentially resulting in fatalities, injuries and/or millions of dollars in damages and lost revenue.
Agricultural grain explosions are usually preventable, but 2019 still saw eight in the U.S.
How do you make adhesives for electronics, vehicles, and construction tougher?
March 3, 2020
The Purdue team added bonds that are broken easily throughout the material to strengthen the adhesive.
How do you make adhesives for electronics, vehicles, and construction tougher?
Paper device could bring portable coronavirus detection, but funding bars production
March 2, 2020
An inexpensive device made out of paper could help rapidly and accurately diagnose coronavirus cases with funding for the right manufacturing process.
Paper device could bring portable coronavirus detection, but funding bars production
Parents: Developing strategies for communication, independence is key for adolescents, relationship
February 27, 2020
A new study looking at parent-adolescent relationships and substance use shows traditional parenting techniques might not be the best way to address issues. Such techniques could backfire when used too much.
Parents: Developing strategies for communication, independence is key for adolescents, relationship
Oh, the places you’ll go – if you shut down the computer and open up a book instead!
February 27, 2020
Parents, teachers and caregivers are encouraged to read to children. Two Purdue University faculty members provide tips on how to interact with children during reading.
Oh, the places you’ll go – if you shut down the computer and open up a book instead!
Support grows for technology aimed at turning bad fat to good fat, to treat millions with obesity, diabetes
February 26, 2020
Purdue University alumnus David Campbell, a 1978 graduate from Purdue’s Krannert School of Management, and his wife, Michelle, have committed a significant investment to Adipo Therapeutics LLC, a Purdue-based startup, which is developing a unique treatment approach for people struggling with obesity and diabetes.
Support grows for technology aimed at turning bad fat to good fat, to treat millions with obesity, diabetes
Stretchable, wearable coils may make MRI, other medical tests easier on patients
February 26, 2020
Purdue University researchers have taken technology used in the defense and aerospace industries to create a novel way of doing some medical imaging.
Stretchable, wearable coils may make MRI, other medical tests easier on patients
$3.2 million NIH award to support technology to fight deadly bacterial lung infections
February 20, 2020
A Purdue University team has received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for its work to treat antibiotic-resistant lower respiratory infections – the fourth-leading cause of death worldwide.
$3.2 million NIH award to support technology to fight deadly bacterial lung infections
