Author: dhallett

Food pantries can help improve nutrition, diet quality

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 37 million people nationally live in food-insecure households. For those who visit food pantries, the frequency of their visits matters. That’s the conclusion of a study led by a Purdue University nutrition scientist who studies food insecurity and access to adequate and safe foods.

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Magment, Purdue to pursue electric transportation pilot projects at Discovery Park District

Magment Concrete Wireless Power and Purdue University officials have announced an innovation partnership to advance electric transportation pilots at Purdue’s Discovery Park.

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Purdue apple innovator elected fellow of National Academy of Inventors

Jules Janick, a distinguished horticulture professor in Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

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How does protein fit in your holiday diet or New Year’s resolutions?

A new study by Purdue University nutrition scientists shows that eating more protein daily than what is recommended may benefit only a few – those who are actively losing weight by cutting calories or those strength training to build more lean muscle mass.

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An engineering approach to reduce the pain of chemotherapy

Purdue University researchers are working with others to take a closer look at the painful side effects from some chemotherapy treatments.

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UK science engineering company ready to take unique Purdue heating technology to the market

Alconbury Weston Limited,
a science-engineering company
based in the United Kingdom, has
licensed carbon fiber technology from Purdue Research Foundation

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Your Backyard Could Help Migrating Birds Survive

Purdue University researchers say migratory bird populations are going down because of climate change and habitat
loss — but urban and suburban Hoosiers can help. 

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Time magazine recognizes LightSail 2 among year’s top inventions

A solar sail project led by Purdue University professor David Spencer was named as one of Time magazine’s Best Inventions 2019. The LightSail 2 project launched into space during the summer, demonstrating the use of reflective sails to harness the momentum of sunlight for propulsion.

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New safety recommendations for culvert repair released

Purdue University researchers have completed a three-year study and provide evidence-based recommendations to reduce contamination and improve work-site safety during culvert repairs. Literature reviews, a survey
of 32 state transportation agencies, as well as testing
in California, New York and Virginia, were completed. 

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Technology shown to reduce cancer-causing contaminants in drinking water, airports, military sites receives millions in funding

Purdue University technology targets compound destruction with a design that has potential to be used as part of a permeable reactive barrier underground to eradicate certain compounds in groundwater to keep them from spreading.

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