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October 13, 2025 | UCAR members elect two new trustees

UCAR members elect two new trustees

The member institutions that make up the governing body of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) have elected two new trustees.

October 10, 2025 | College Of Liberal Arts, Purdue

Fulbright Scholar Advances Cultural Well-Being and Sustainable Design in Oman

September 23, 2025 | MDPI

Transforming Spent Railroad Ties into High-Value Biochar: A Sustainable Solution for Phosphorus and Nitrate Removal in Water Treatment

The growing challenge of managing end-of-life creosote-treated railroad ties, along with the increasing demand for effective water treatment solutions, has highlighted the potential of converting railroad tie biomass into functional biochar through pyrolysis.

September 17, 2025 | Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue.

Purdue study uncovers why some hurricanes balloon in size and what that means for forecasting future storms

When people hear about hurricanes, they often focus on the category rating: Category 1 through 5, based on maximum wind speeds. But not all hurricanes with the same wind speeds are alike. Some are compact storms while others can span the size of entire states. Larger hurricanes bring far greater damage, generating wider footprints of high winds, heavier rainfall and more dangerous storm surge.

September 3, 2025 | science friday

How Common Household Products Pollute Our Indoor Air

You have probably given some thought to outdoor air pollution, whether it’s wildfire smoke or smog from traffic. You may even check AQI measurements on your phone.

July 15, 2025 | newsweek

Map Shows States Where Carcinogens Detected in Drinking Water Sources

A known human carcinogen has been found in drinking water sources across the country, according to a report by the environmental organization Waterkeeper Alliance.