Whitest paint ever created could have air-con like cooling effects

The materials we coat our buildings with can have a big influence on their ability to reflect heat from the Sun and overall energy efficiency. Engineers at Purdue University have been at the cutting edge of this field of research for some time, and hav… Continue reading Whitest paint ever created could have air-con like cooling effects

Powered “underwater glider” has no external moving parts

When scientists wish to gather oceanographic data over long distances – but without disturbing marine life – autonomous “underwater gliders” are often used. A new one is claimed to be highly maneuverable, yet it has no external propulsion or steering s… Continue reading Powered “underwater glider” has no external moving parts

New concrete recipe improves its carbon capture efficiency

Concrete is one of the world’s most commonly used materials, and unfortunately its production is a major source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Now, engineers at Purdue University have developed a new cement recipe that can absorb CO2 twice as fas… Continue reading New concrete recipe improves its carbon capture efficiency

Watch-like device transmits data through the body and out the fingertips

Over the past few years many of us have become accustomed to unlocking phones and computers with our fingerprints, but scientists are working on touch technologies that could facilitate much more than that. A new prototype device from a team at Purdue … Continue reading Watch-like device transmits data through the body and out the fingertips

University Email Hijacking Attacks Push Phishing, Malware

Attackers are compromising email accounts from popular universities, including Purdue and Oxford, to launch attacks that get around DMARC and SPF. Continue reading University Email Hijacking Attacks Push Phishing, Malware

Secrets of super-tough ironclad beetle point to hardier aircraft parts

For engineers pursuing advanced, ultra-tough materials, it can pay to look to the natural world for inspiration, and the diabolical ironclad beetle is not a bad place to start. This critter can survive being run over by a car and scientists have now un… Continue reading Secrets of super-tough ironclad beetle point to hardier aircraft parts

Super-white paint reflects 95.5 percent of sunlight to cool buildings

Researchers from Purdue University have developed a new white paint that can reflect over 95 percent of sunlight, which can cool the surface even lower than the ambient temperature. Painted on a building, the new paint could help cut cooling costs and … Continue reading Super-white paint reflects 95.5 percent of sunlight to cool buildings

Magnetic microbot somersaults through the colon to deliver drugs

Using tiny robots to deliver drugs is promising pathway when it comes to limiting side effects and increasing effectiveness, and some take a more theatrical approach than others. Scientists at Purdue University have come to the party with a back-flippi… Continue reading Magnetic microbot somersaults through the colon to deliver drugs

Roomba-inspired docking station keeps underwater robots charged up

Underwater robots that operate autonomously could find use in all kinds of areas, from studying the ocean to the exploration of other planets. Scientists at Purdue University have developed a type of mobile docking station that not only enables these m… Continue reading Roomba-inspired docking station keeps underwater robots charged up

Bluetooth Spoofing Bug Affects Billions of IoT Devices

The ‘BLESA’ flaw affects the reconnection process that occurs when a device moves back into range after losing or dropping its pairing, Purdue researchers said. Continue reading Bluetooth Spoofing Bug Affects Billions of IoT Devices