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August 24, 2021

Would we still have severe thunderstorms over North America if the Gulf of Mexico were filled in with land?

The eastern United States is a hot spot for severe thunderstorms. Researchers from Purdue University say the reason is much more closely tied to the terrain of North America, rather than the presence of the Gulf of Mexico. (Unsplash photo/Raychel Sanner)

August 20, 2021

Purdue University, Houston Methodist researchers develop novel strategy for tuberculosis vaccine

Suresh Mittal, Distinguished Professor of Virology in Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, conducts research on a novel vaccine against a widespread form of tuberculosis. Mittal collaborates with Chinnaswamy Jagannath, professor of pathology and genomic medicine at Houston Methodist Research Institute, to create the vaccine. (Photo provided by Suresh Mittal)

August 17, 2021

“Thermal switches” dynamically moderate heat of electronic devices

Key research finding: Modern devices that use lithium ion batteries, like smartphones and electric cars, seem pretty robust. But try to use one in extreme heat or cold, and you’ll see how susceptible they are to malfunctions and low performance due to temperature. (Photo by Pixabay)

August 16, 2021

Purdue-designed heat transfer experiment arrives at International Space Station

People who design spacecraft must prioritize two factors: reducing weight and managing extreme temperatures.

August 13, 2021

Some opiates help mitigate fear, anxiety, manage pain

Key research finding: Pharmacologists are working to help mitigate the detrimental side effects of opiates, including addiction, respiratory depression, constipation and alcohol use.

August 9, 2021

National hypersonic ground test facility to be built in Purdue Aerospace District

A first-of-its-kind in the U.S. facility to test hypersonic technologies will be constructed in the Purdue Aerospace District adjacent to the Purdue University campus, already a hotbed for hypersonics research and aerospace technology developments.

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