Past News
Emerald ash borer puts trees on path to functional extinction
October 5, 2020
Purdue University's Songlin Fei has shown that ash trees are not regenerating well in forests where the ash borers have invaded, leaving the tree species likely to become functionally extinct.
Emerald ash borer puts trees on path to functional extinction
Ultrapotent compound may help treat C. diff, reduce recurrence
September 24, 2020
Purdue University innovators have advanced novel compounds that they developed to help treat patients with C. diff, one of only four bacteria considered an urgent threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ultrapotent compound may help treat C. diff, reduce recurrence
Purdue research drives efforts toward cleaner air in California
September 16, 2020
Greg Shaver, a professor of mechanical engineering, and Neera Jain, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, stand next to one of Purdue University’s research trucks. Shaver’s research on reducing emissions was cited in recent landmark regulations passed in California.
Purdue research drives efforts toward cleaner air in California
Wearable, portable invention offers options for treating antibiotic-resistant infections, wounds
September 3, 2020
Purdue innovators created a wearable invention that offers options for treating antibiotic-resistant infections and wounds.
Wearable, portable invention offers options for treating antibiotic-resistant infections, wounds
Innovators create flexible, printed coil for stringed instruments
September 3, 2020
A Purdue team created a flexible, printed circuit board that imitates the conventional wire configurations inside an electric guitar.
Innovators create flexible, printed coil for stringed instruments
Entrepreneur works to help small businesses ensure food safety
August 25, 2020
Safe Food En Route, a Purdue University-affiliated startup, provides food safety support for businesses.
Entrepreneur works to help small businesses ensure food safety
Innovation uses ‘stethoscope’ to monitor machine quality, functionality
August 19, 2020
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a system for efficient, low-cost monitoring for machine health with audio-based artificial intelligence technology.
Innovation uses ‘stethoscope’ to monitor machine quality, functionality
Is your pet's food making you sick? Study finds many don't know the risk.
August 18, 2020
A study led by Purdue University’s Yaohua “Betty” Feng, an assistant professor of food science, showed that many Americans don’t wash their hands after feeding or playing with their cats and dogs and aren’t aware of the risk of contracting a foodborne illness from those activities.
Is your pet's food making you sick? Study finds many don't know the risk.
PlaneEnglish aviation communication simulator provides new way to help pilots
August 18, 2020
PlaneEnglish, an app-based aviation radio simulator that helps pilots become more proficient in communication, has a new companion manual that provides more in-depth content so pilots can master the mic even faster.
PlaneEnglish aviation communication simulator provides new way to help pilots
Blind 9/11 survivor joins Independence Science to help blind students access science amid pandemic
August 12, 2020
Michael Hingson, a blind internationally acclaimed public speaker, is joining Independence Science – a Purdue University-affiliated company – to inspire blind and low-vision students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professions.
Blind 9/11 survivor joins Independence Science to help blind students access science amid pandemic
