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Rap music powers rhythmic action of medical sensor
The driving bass rhythm of rap music can be harnessed to power a new type of miniature medical sensor designed to be implanted in the body.
New microtweezers may build tiny 'MEMS' structures
Researchers have created new "microtweezers" capable of manipulating objects to build tiny structures, print coatings to make advanced sensors, and grab and position live stem cell spheres for research.
Purdue professors to advance breast cancer research partnership through trip to Ghana
Purdue professors Sophie A. Lelievre and Ellen Gruenbaum will travel to Africa this month to meet with officials of Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, and outline ways to advance a partnership on breast cancer research and awareness.
New device could bring optical information processing
Researchers have created a new type of optical device small enough to fit millions on a computer chip that could lead to faster, more powerful information processing and supercomputers.
Ambassador to speak at Purdue about democracy, Arab world
A former ambassador to Jordan who is an expert in the areas of diplomacy and communication in the Middle East, will speak at Purdue University about changes the Arab world has experienced as a result of the 2010-11 uprisings.
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Purdue institute awards over $150,000 to support 6 research teams in energy, transportation, food security
Renewable energy, damage from severe drought and the use of solar energy are some of the grand challenge type research topics that received grants from the Purdue University Global Policy Research Institute.
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Purdue professor elected to National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering has elected a Purdue University engineering professor into its society. Supriyo Datta, the Thomas Duncan Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was among the 66 new members and 10 foreign associates elected to the academy this year.
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Purdue gains Burton D. Morgan Foundation grant to expand Ohio internship program
Purdue University's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship and the Discovery Learning Research Center are expanding their Interns for Entrepreneurship program to place more students in high-tech startup companies in Northeast Ohio.
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iPad pharmacy checklist could be prescription for better health
A quick, interactive survey taken on an iPad could help pharmacists and patients better use their brief time together to catch and eliminate harmful drug side effects.
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