Today's Top 5 From Purdue University

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Purdue researchers join Rolls-Royce, Carnegie Mellon network to create cyber-resilient systems

Three Purdue research projects have been selected as part of the newly announced Rolls-Royce Cybersecurity Technology Research Network partnership.

Media Contact: Brian Huchel

Purdue scientists key in state’s battle against COVID variants, future viral threats

Purdue is at the forefront of Indiana’s fight against the spread of COVID-19 variants and remains uniquely able to assist if the pandemic surges or change course in the weeks, months or years ahead.

Media Contact: Tim Doty

Astronauts need a fridge. Engineers are building one that works in zero gravity – and upside down.

A team of engineers from Purdue, Air Squared Inc. and Whirlpool Corporation is working on building a refrigerator for zero gravity that operates in different orientations and just as well as the one in your kitchen, giving astronauts access to longer-lasting and more nutritious food.

Media Contact: Kayla Wiles

‘Undruggable’ cancer protein becomes druggable, thanks to shrub

An undistinguished-looking shrub may hold the key to helping treat breast, pancreatic, liver, lung cancer and others, Purdue scientists find.

Media Contact: Brittany Steff

New online professional master’s from Purdue can boost careers in information security and cybersecurity

A new online professional master’s degree in information security from Purdue is designed for early and mid-career computing professionals who want to enhance their skills, expand their educational credentials and advance their careers in organizations large or small.

Media Contact: Greg Kline

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