Purdue University is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. It is one of the largest universities in the United States, with over 40,000 students and more than 9,000 faculty and staff. Purdue is known for its strengths in engineering, agriculture, and the sciences, with research efforts spanning from aerospace engineering to life sciences and beyond.
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.
Read about the latest news and breakthroughs in research conducted by Purdue scientists and researchers, such as advancements in engineering, insights into the workings of the human body, or the latest developments in agriculture and environmental science.
Visual marker in petunia flowers sheds light on a little-known process. A research team led by Purdue University has begun translating the intricate molecular language…
If the fractional quantum Hall regime were a series of highways, these highways would have either two or four lanes. The flow of the two-flux…
By gathering more intricate thermal data, this novel method could enhance autonomous navigation, material recognition, security, and other applications. Researchers have created a novel technology…
Scientists uncovered mercury in mongoose brains, indicating a broader environmental threat and raising concerns about human exposure to mercury. Exposure to mercury (Hg) is extremely…
Purdue quantum researchers twist double bilayers of an antiferromagnet to demonstrate tunable moiré magnetism. Twistronics isn’t a new dance move, exercise equipment, or new music fad….
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…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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….
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 migrate through the body for multiple reasons; some are simply following the flow of a fluid, while others are actively following specific chemical…