Past News
We must improve our defense technology on a constant and daily basis
December 1, 2016
Since the inception of the digital age, the United States has been the unchallenged global leader in computing technology, but with little public attention, our advantage has been eclipsed. Most of us may have missed the news, but we are now embarked on a computing technology race that is as portentous as any military conflict we have ever faced before.
We must improve our defense technology on a constant and daily basis
Understanding how plants withstand harsh conditions remains major research challenge
October 7, 2016
Understanding how plants sense and cope with harsh conditions such as drought, too much salt in the soil or extreme temperatures could help researchers develop tougher crops - an essential step to improving agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability and global food security.
Understanding how plants withstand harsh conditions remains major research challenge
Purdue to lead multihazard research with $4.1 million NSF award
October 6, 2016
Purdue University has been awarded a five-year, $4.1 million grant by the National Science Foundation to help coordinate a national initiative aimed at minimizing damage to physical civil infrastructure.
Purdue to lead multihazard research with $4.1 million NSF award
Process turns wheat flour into CO2-capturing micropores
October 5, 2016
Researchers have shown how a process for the "carbonization" of wheat flour creates numerous tiny pores that capture carbon dioxide, representing a potential renewable technology to reduce the industrial emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Research team developing cooling innovation is finalist in R and D 100
September 12, 2016
A team of researchers from Purdue University and the Toyota Research Institute of North America developing a new cooling technology for hybrid and electric vehicles is a finalist for the 2016 R&D 100 award.
Research team developing cooling innovation is finalist in R and D 100
'MakerPad' turns smartphone into user-friendly design system
September 8, 2016
A new system under development could allow people with no technical training to use their smartphones and tablets to easily create designs and fabricate them with a 3-D printer or a laser cutter.
'MakerPad' turns smartphone into user-friendly design system
