Phys.org: Purdue University in the news http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org provides the latest news from Purdue University 'Temporal cloaking' could bring more secure optical communications (Phys.org) —Researchers have demonstrated a method for "temporal cloaking" of optical communications, representing a potential tool to thwart would-be eavesdroppers and improve security for telecommunications. http://phys.org/news289665984.html Physics Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:46:49 EST news289665984 Team solves the origin of the Moon's 'mascons' mystery A mystery of the moon that imperiled astronauts and spacecraft on lunar missions has been solved by a Purdue University-led team of scientists as part of NASA's GRAIL mission. http://phys.org/news289128021.html Space & Earth Thu, 30 May 2013 14:00:07 EST news289128021 New visualization reveals virus particles have more individuality than thought (Phys.org) —Virus particles of the same type had been thought to have identical structures, like a mass-produced toy, but a new visualization technique developed by a Purdue University researcher revealed otherwise. http://phys.org/news289115585.html Biology Thu, 30 May 2013 06:54:00 EST news289115585 Transparent electrode innovation could bring flexible solar cells, transistors, displays (Phys.org) —Researchers have created a new type of transparent electrode that might find uses in solar cells, flexible displays for computers and consumer electronics and future "optoelectronic" circuits for sensors and information processing. http://phys.org/news288455347.html Nanotechnology Wed, 22 May 2013 15:29:14 EST news288455347 'Makers' 3-D print shapes created using new design tool, bare hands (Phys.org) —A new design tool interprets hand gestures, enabling designers and artists to create and modify three-dimensional shapes using only their hands as a "natural user interface" instead of keyboard and mouse. http://phys.org/news287910099.html Technology Thu, 16 May 2013 08:01:57 EST news287910099 New technique to improve quality control of lithium-ion batteries (Phys.org) —Researchers have created a new tool to detect flaws in lithium-ion batteries as they are being manufactured, a step toward reducing defects and inconsistencies in the thickness of electrodes that affect battery life and reliability. http://phys.org/news287216850.html Technology Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:01 EST news287216850 LEDs reduce costs for greenhouse tomato growers, study shows (Phys.org) —Tomatoes grown around LED lights in the winter can significantly reduce greenhouse energy costs without sacrificing yield, according to a Purdue University study. http://phys.org/news286522533.html Biology Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:30:01 EST news286522533 'Super-resolution' microscope possible for nanostructures (Phys.org) —Researchers have found a way to see synthetic nanostructures and molecules using a new type of super-resolution optical microscopy that does not require fluorescent dyes, representing a practical tool for biomedical and nanotechnology research. http://phys.org/news286479607.html Physics Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:40:14 EST news286479607 New imaging technology could reveal cellular secrets (Phys.org) —Researchers have married two biological imaging technologies, creating a new way to learn how good cells go bad. http://phys.org/news286120907.html Nanotechnology Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:01:54 EST news286120907 Team identifies proton pathway in photosynthesis (Phys.org) —A Purdue University-led team has revealed the proton transfer pathway responsible for a majority of energy storage in photosynthesis. Through photosynthesis, plants, algae and bacteria convert sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into chemical energy stored in the membrane of special cells, a process similar to charging a battery, said William A. Cramer, the Henry Koffler Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences and research team leader. http://phys.org/news285877405.html Chemistry Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:23:36 EST news285877405 Nitrogen key to uptake of other corn nutrients, study shows (Phys.org) —A historical analysis of corn research shows that new hybrids are taking up more nitrogen than older plant varieties after the crucial flowering stage, a clue as to how plant scientists will need to adapt plants to increase yields. http://phys.org/news285408399.html Biology Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:06:47 EST news285408399 In-package plasma process quickly, effectively kills bacteria (Phys.org) —Exposing packaged liquids, fruits and vegetables to an electrical field for just minutes might eliminate all traces of foodborne pathogens on those foods, according to a Purdue University study. http://phys.org/news285403963.html Biology Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:53:07 EST news285403963 Sunlit snow triggers atmospheric cleaning, ozone depletion in the Arctic (Phys.org) —A Purdue University-led team of researchers discovered sunlit snow to be the major source of atmospheric bromine in the Arctic, the key to unique chemical reactions that purge pollutants and destroy ozone. http://phys.org/news285317180.html Space & Earth Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:46:29 EST news285317180 Layered '2-D nanocrystals' promising new semiconductor (Phys.org) —Researchers are developing a new type of semiconductor technology for future computers and electronics based on "two-dimensional nanocrystals" layered in sheets less than a nanometer thick that could replace today's transistors. http://phys.org/news285316994.html Nanotechnology Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:43:33 EST news285316994 System allows multitasking runners to read on a treadmill (Phys.org) —A new innovation allows treadmill users to work their bodies and brains at the same time. The system, called ReadingMate, adjusts text on a monitor to counteract the bobbing motion of a runner's head so that the text appears still, said Ji Soo Yi, an assistant professor of industrial engineering at Purdue University. http://phys.org/news285260362.html Technology Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:59:44 EST news285260362