/tags/purdue-university Purdue University en-US Copyright Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2021-03-29/special-contacts-zero-in-on-problems-in-your-eyes New technology is opening the door for better monitoring of your body, including the eyes. Researchers have developed soft contact lenses that can… Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2021-03-29/special-contacts-zero-in-on-problems-in-your-eyes Ann Thompson /local-news/2019-07-15/the-future-of-nuclear-plants-is-digital Purdue University has installed the first all-digital nuclear reactor system in the United States. Scientists say the technology will allow for more data… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2019-07-15/the-future-of-nuclear-plants-is-digital Ann Thompson /local-news/2019-04-08/scientists-are-already-thinking-about-how-to-make-prescription-drugs-on-mars NASA administrator Jim Bridenstein wants to move up the timetable for an astronaut landing on Mars to 2033. He told a House subcommittee April 3, "We need… Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:50:00 GMT /local-news/2019-04-08/scientists-are-already-thinking-about-how-to-make-prescription-drugs-on-mars Ann Thompson /media/2019-01-09/wlwt-tv-adding-breaking-news-anchor-meteorologist WLWT-TV viewers will see a new meteorologist in a few weeks, and a morning breaking news anchor in a few months.Meteorologist Cameron Hardin, an Indiana… Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:05:56 GMT /media/2019-01-09/wlwt-tv-adding-breaking-news-anchor-meteorologist John Kiesewetter /local-news/2018-02-19/all-terrain-tiny-robot-designed-to-deliver-drugs Smaller than the head of a pin, the microTUM tumbles end over end through bumpy, steep and wet topography to reach its final destination. Purdue… Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT /local-news/2018-02-19/all-terrain-tiny-robot-designed-to-deliver-drugs Ann Thompson /local-news/2014-10-01/how-long-before-a-robot-does-your-job It may not be too long before your co-worker is a robot. That robot might eventually take your job, according to this… Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:00:00 GMT /local-news/2014-10-01/how-long-before-a-robot-does-your-job Ann Thompson /technology/2014-07-30/making-wearable-electronics-commonplace The market for wearable electronics could top $3 billion by 2018, according to a new report. However, Beecham Research says with better collaboration… Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:00:00 GMT /technology/2014-07-30/making-wearable-electronics-commonplace Ann Thompson /technology/2014-05-14/someday-your-smartphone-could-be-smarter-than-you In a perfect world, your smartphone would automatically tag whatever it sees through the camera's field of view. This could be helpful when using Google… Wed, 14 May 2014 18:00:00 GMT /technology/2014-05-14/someday-your-smartphone-could-be-smarter-than-you Ann Thompson