Author: dhallett

Device turns shells of sea creatures into power for medical, augmented reality, cellphone devices

An innovation using material derived from the shells of crabs and other sea creatures may soon provide a new option for powering medical sensors, phone screens and other devices.

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Analysis: Wind energy expansion would have $27 billion economic impact

Expansion of wind power in the top 10 wind-producing states would create billions of dollars of economic impact. States that add wind power would see about $24 billion in activity, while other states would see $3 billion in spillover economic activity.

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Model to better predict how much heat waves will make Americans crank up the AC

During heat waves, people tend to crank up their home’s air conditioning not only because it got hotter outside, but also because it feels too humid.

To more accurately predict how climate change will affect home electricity use during the summer, researchers have developed a model that takes into consideration how people respond to heat stress.

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When buildings reopen, will the water be safe?

While restaurants, gyms, schools, and other buildings are closed indefinitely to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the water left sitting in pipes could change in quality.

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Scientists find link between key plant amino acid and essential hormones

While searching for a method to increase phenylalanine production in plants, Natalia Dudareva and Joseph Lynch discovered a link between the compound and the plant hormone auxin.

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Understand Technology Commercialization – Life of a faculty entrepreneur

2020 Fall Course: PREPARE FOR CONTEMPORARY JOBS IN INDUSTRY OR ACADEMIA
COURSE NUMBERS: ABE 62600/TLI 62600 3 CREDIT HOURS
Thursdays 5:30-8:20 p.m. at Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 121

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Cybersecurity Threats Demand Companies Review Policies and Risk During Crisis

Cybersecurity is a daily concern for business owners of every size – but the wholesale shift to working from home because of the coronavirus will test how secure your company is as well as the behavior of your newly remote employees, experts say.

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Optical imaging technology may help surgeons better treat cancer, brain diseases

A new tool for medical professionals may help shed more light on tumors in the body and how the brain operates. Purdue University researchers created technology that uses optical imaging to better help surgeons map out tumors in the body and help them understand how certain diseases affect activity in the brain.

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Protecting farm labor during the COVID-19 pandemic

Maintaining a healthy farm workforce is more important than ever to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure a successful harvest.

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Cancer scientists at Purdue aim to use protein power to stop tumor growth, repair damaged bone, tissue

Large percentages of lung cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer can be prevented or treated if caught early. Purdue University scientists have created a new therapy option that may help halt tumor growth in certain cancers such as those.

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