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Hermetic bags save African crop, but not how experts once thought

The hermetic grain storage bags that cut off oxygen to weevils and have saved West and Central African farmers hundreds of millions of dollars by putting the brakes on the insects' rapid multiplication don't merely suffocate them as once thought, a Purdue study shows. Read more...

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In light of recent email phishing scams, ITaP offers tips to avoid becoming a victim

Though some spam may look official, many unsolicited emails and instant messages containing URLs are actually attempts to trick recipients into divulging personal information or downloading a piece of malware on your machine. In light of recent email phishing scams, ITaP reminds computer users never to provide personal information in response to an unsolicited email request. Read more...

Safety chairs meeting to focus on occupational safety, environmental health and compliance

Purdue's Radiological and Environmental Management (REM) department will hold its annual safety chair meeting from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 9 in Stewart Center, Room 214. Read more...

Local organizations offering summer camp options

Human Resources WorkLife Programs encourages faculty and staff to learn about the summer camp opportunities offered by more than 50 local organizations. Read more...

General News

Purdue fellowships designed to open door to scientific research for those with physical impairments

A new research center based in Purdue's Discovery Park will award undergraduate and graduate fellowships for students who dream of studying science but face hurdles because of physical impairments. Read more...

Farm safety expert: Know what's in proposed child labor law

Parents of children who work on the family farm or are in agriculture education programs should thoroughly review proposed changes to child labor laws so they fully understand how the new rules could affect them, a Purdue farm safety specialist advises. Read more...

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