Technology developed at Purdue University is expected to soon change the lives of amputees with bionic limbs. These robotic prosthetics have traditionally been controlled by electrodes that sit on ...... Read More
The tiny microbeads that have become commonplace in hand soaps, toothpastes and body wash have been outlawed due to the damage they’re causing in U.S. waterways. As manufacturers scramble to find a...... Read More
Fighting cancer left a devastating physical loss for a 68 year-old Evansville man; Shirley Anderson is missing the entire lower portion of his face. While he has the top half of his mouth, the bott...... Read More
An aquaponics farm in South Bend is growing job opportunities for people with autism, while also using an emerging agricultural method to provide fresh produce to local restaurants embracing the fa...... Read More
Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare—and especially cruel—disease. Tom Hamilton knows the heartache well; his 11 year-old daughter Annie deteriorates physically with each passing day. He says saving ...... Read More
When sipping a glass of wine, it’s likely science isn’t top of mind, but that’s what determines the flavor profile of your pinot, says West Lafayette-based VinSense. The startup decodes the science...... Read More
Imagine buckling into a pod and being fired through a tube at 700 mph to your destination. Sound far- fetched? A group Purdue University students doesn’t think so; they’re devoting their undergradu...... Read More
Southern Indiana is just weeks away from its first maker space—a facility the four owners say will cater to small businesses, entrepreneurs, artists and even families. Dubbed a “community workshop”...... Read More
Although in opposite corners of the state, two Indiana regions share an identical challenge: the struggle to find workers to support area manufacturers. Northwest and southeast Indiana are two manu...... Read More
The production floors of tomorrow could look much different than today: envision robots working on an assembly line controlled by human hand gestures. Purdue University Professor of Mechanical Engi...... Read More
