Harnessing Polaritons: The Tiny Powerhouses Transforming Semiconductor Technology
On the highway of heat transfer, thermal energy is moved by way of quantum particles called phonons. But at the nanoscale of today’s most cutting-edge…
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Purdue University has a long history of research excellence, having been a pioneer in fields such as aviation, astronautics, and computer science. The university is home to numerous research centers and institutes, including the Birck Nanotechnology Center, the Purdue Climate Change Research Center, and the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute.
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Invisible Danger in Your Bathroom: Alarming Chemical Emissions Found in Common Hair Products
The average morning routine for many Americans involves inhaling several milligrams of potentially harmful chemicals, according to Purdue University researchers. In a newly-published paper in Environmental Science &…
Stratospheric Signatures: How Spacecraft Metals Are Leaving a Disturbing Mark
Airplane-based research by Purdue scientists detects unprecedented levels of alloy aerosols in the atmosphere. The Space Age is leaving fingerprints on one of the most…
Electron Blockbusters: Nobel Prize-Winning Attosecond Movies and the Future of Technology
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics acknowledges the visualization of ultrafast electron movements using laser pulses. This attosecond-scale research has vast potential, from influencing chemical…
New Study: Billions at Risk of Extreme Temperatures Surpassing Human Tolerance
A rise of 1 degree Celsius (C) or more in global temperatures from present levels will put billions at risk of experiencing extreme heat and…
NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover: The Triple-Junction Trek to Jurabi Point
The Perseverance rover is always on the move! With our first core sample of the margin unit in hand, we’re already plotting a course to…
Scientists Develop New Cancer Therapy That Stops Tumor Growth in Its Tracks
Researchers from Purdue University have developed a novel cancer treatment that deceives cancer cells into absorbing a snippet of RNA that naturally blocks cell division….
Superior Strength and Plasticity – A New Treatment for Steel Alloys
A new treatment tested on a high-quality steel alloy results in remarkable strength and flexibility, qualities often seen as a trade-off rather than a combination….
HADAR: New Method Allows AI To See Through Pitch Darkness Like Broad Daylight
The pioneering innovation, currently pending patent approval, has the ability to discern texture and depth, and comprehend the physical characteristics of individuals and surroundings. Scientists…
“Talking” Concrete – New Invention Could Significantly Reduce Traffic Jams
Purdue’s invention for reducing road repairs is being considered by interstates across the United States. A growing number of U.S. highways are poised to test…
Scary Barbie: Supermassive Black Hole Tears Apart a Giant Star With “Terrifying” Energy
Uncovering a star’s demise: Supermassive black hole tears apart a giant star in a display brighter, more energetic, and longer lasting than any observed before….
Pet Ownership, Stress, and Loneliness: A Complex Relationship Unveiled During COVID-19
During the pandemic, dog and cat owners reported a closer bond with their pets, however, the relationship between pets and stress or loneliness is complicated….
Cancer Cells Turned Into Logic Gates To Unravel the Secret of Their Movement
Cancer cells migrate through the body for multiple reasons; some are simply following the flow of a fluid, while others are actively following specific chemical…
Beyond the Mythical “Average” Cell – A New Framework for Understanding Bacteria
Molecular biologists aim to understand the actual events within individual living cells, not just the behavior of the mythical “average” cell. No one aspires to…
Transistors Repurposed As Microchip “Clock” To Address Security Concerns and Supply Chain Weakness
Microchip fab plants in the United States can cram billions of data processing transistors onto a tiny silicon chip, but a critical device, in essence,…
Scientists Obtain First-Ever Sound Recording of Dust Devils on Mars
Scientists have made history by recording the first audio of an extraterrestrial whirlwind on Mars, thanks to the microphone on NASA’s Perseverance rover. The study,…
New Measurements Provide a Glimpse of the Quantum Future
A multi-institutional team has created an efficient method for measuring high-dimensional qudits encoded in quantum frequency combs, a kind of photon source, on a single…
Mass Extinctions May Have Been Driven by the Evolution of Tree Roots
Geologists find parallels between ancient, global-scale extinction events and modern threats to Earth’s oceans. A series of mass extinctions that rocked the Earth’s oceans during…