Science

April 20, 2021

New study finds undisclosed inert ingredients in popular herbicide killing bumble bees

British researchers found that undisclosed inert ingredients in certain Roundup weedkiller products are highly toxic to bumblebees.
April 15, 2021

17-Year Cicadas Coming Soon to Indiana

April 15, 2021

Coal Ash Could Help U.S. Be Competitive in Rare Earth Market

March 29, 2021

Researcher Seeks Participants for New Health Study in Martinsville

March 16, 2021

Beat the Heat program now accepting applications

Two communities could receive up to $121,940 to fund a full-time staff person for two years and costs associated with the Beat the Heat program.
March 5, 2021

Hoosier grown leafy lettuce to hit northern Indiana stores next week

February 22, 2021

Researchers find parasite hijacks honey bee’s iron supply

Researchers have found that a parasite that causes the most widespread disease in honey bees affects the bee by “hijacking” its iron nutrients.
February 22, 2021

IDEM offers teachers free, interactive virtual Earth Day presentations

IDEM is offering free virtual classroom presentations to students across the state of Indiana.
January 27, 2021

Environmental study suggests turning off camera during virtual meetings

Leaving your camera off during virtual meetings could reduce your carbon, water and land footprints, according to a new study.
January 13, 2021

New Nature Preserve in Madison County Protects Wildlife, State History

The 50-acre Hidden Canal Nature Preserve will give wildlife a place to search for food away from humans and protect remnants of a failed 19th century hydraulic canal.
December 17, 2020

Paint made from coal mine waste created by University College London graduate

British scientist creates emulsion paint made from 100% recycled coal mine sludge.
November 24, 2020

Scientists Create Global Map of Bee Species

A global map of the distribution of 20,000 bee species has been created to aid in the conservation of the insect.
November 17, 2020

Indianapolis Thriving Schools Challenge now accepting fall applications

Fall applications for the Indianapolis Thriving Schools Challenge are now being accepted through Nov. 20.
November 3, 2020

Clouds and Climate Change

New research on cirrus clouds from an international research team, including Purdue University scientists, could help make climate change models more accurate.
October 5, 2020

Some researchers want new drought definition

New research is urging scientists to redefine the term “drought,” specifically when it comes to crop-relevant drought in the Corn Belt.
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