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Purdue University to participate in NSF-funded engineering research center to advance electrified transportation
The National Science Foundation has chosen Purdue University to participate in a new engineering research center dedicated to advancing sustainable, electrified transportation.
New approach to airborne disinfection uses food-coloring dyes
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on the needs for improved disinfection methods, both for individuals and facilities.
Adranos secures $1.1 million in government contracts for hypersonic research
Adranos Inc., a Purdue University-affiliated company that has developed a high-performance solid rocket fuel called ALITEC for missile and space launch systems, has obtained more than $1.1 million in contracts collectively from the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Center and the OUSD (RE)’s Rapid Reaction Technology Office.
Real-time imaging can help prevent deadly dust explosions
Dust explosions can be among the most dangerous and costly workplace incidents. Dust builds up in agricultural, powder-handling or manufacturing settings, causing hazards to employees and posing the risk of exploding.
Computational model could improve success in translating drugs from animal studies to humans
About 50% of people who take the drug infliximab for inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, end up becoming resistant or unresponsive to it.
Implantable transmitter provides wireless option for biomedical devices
Purdue University innovators are working on inventions to use micro-chip technology in implantable devices and other wearable products such as smart watches to improve biomedical devices, including those used to monitor people with glaucoma and heart disease.
Explore Interactive technology bringing collaborative STEM learning to pandemic-isolated students
A Purdue University startup is turning game play into serious learning for elementary students away from classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
