Past News
Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years
April 8, 2019
Purdue University researchers have developed a new design method to create soft robots that may help in caregiving for elderly family members. The method that will enable anyone to quickly design and fabricate soft robots using a 3D printer.
Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years
EAPS Study Identifies Source of ‘Crater Equilibrium’
April 8, 2019
The lunar surface is a very dynamic environment that changes over time. The equilibrium between the formation and degradation of craters also makes it difficult to judge the scale of close up images of the lunar surface. EAPS scientists have taken a crucial step in solving this problem in a publication authored by Dr. David Minton and coauthored by EAPS undergraduate student Bryan Howl.
New protein for gene editing may improve disease treatment, crops, sustainable manufacturing
April 3, 2019
Purdue University researchers have developed a new technology that could change how gene editing is approached.
New protein for gene editing may improve disease treatment, crops, sustainable manufacturing
Because there are no pharmacies in space
April 2, 2019
Alina Alexeenko, a professor of aeronautics and astronautics, is founding co-director of the Advanced Lyophilization Technology Hub and is researching the process, also called freeze drying, and its possible uses in space and pharmaceuticals.
Blue light could treat superbug infections
April 2, 2019
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a bacterium that causes infection in various parts of the body, is often called a “superbug” thanks to its ability to dodge many common antibiotics. Researchers at Purdue University and Boston University have discovered that exposing the bug to blue light can render it defenseless against antiseptics as mild as hydrogen peroxide.
The science of puberty, understanding a critical period of biological and social development
April 1, 2019
According to a new study, the topics most written about puberty now include age, gender issues and obesity and diabetes. Combining those traditional foundations with new topics, researchers are now aware of including puberty topics in developmental research, as well as expanding interdisciplinary research.
The science of puberty, understanding a critical period of biological and social development
Probe shines light on overactive immune cells to help detect, treat certain cancers, autoimmune diseases
March 28, 2019
Purdue University researchers have developed a new probe to monitor and label immunoproteasome-expressing cells. The technology may help detect and treat certain cancers and autoimmune diseases.
Boosting the ‘brains’ of computers with less wasted energy
March 28, 2019
Purdue University researchers are working on more energy-efficient technology to better mimic functions of the human brain and produce only a fraction of the heat internal components in today’s computers create.
Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma
March 27, 2019
Purdue University engineers have built a tiny, flexible, implantable sensor that has the speed and precision for tracking a brain chemical known to be elevated in certain brain diseases and after a spinal cord injury.
Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma
Abused kids use text-based services to seek help, study shows
March 25, 2019
Abused children often look for discreet ways to seek help, hoping not to make matters worse by aggravating their perpetrator. Recently, text-based crisis communication services have started to provide an outlet for those kids.
Abused kids use text-based services to seek help, study shows
