Temperatures fell below freezing throughout the state during a ten-day cold snap from April 2-12. Fruit trees had already started to bud in southern Indiana and the low temperatures brought fears of crop loss.

Purdue announced last week that the partnership will initially encompass two research centers in the areas of advanced thermal management systems and advanced compressor systems.

There are 45 confirmed cases of mumps on college campuses and five probable cases.

American farmers may plant more corn this summer than they have in years, but China's announcement could drive down prices.

The mosquito-borne disease has been associated with a birth defect that causes brain damage and an abnormally small head in babies whose mothers were infected during pregnancy.

The deer tick is the first tick species to have its genes decoded. Purdue Professor of Medical Entomology Catherine Hill says that mapping is an important first step for public health officials.

A Purdue University medical entomologist says taking steps to control mosquitoes and prevent bites can go a long way to protecting public health and curbing transmission of the Zika virus.

Purdue University says federal statistics show popcorn production in the state fell by 29 percent last year.

More than 30 universities nationally have banned or restricted hoverboards on their campuses in recent weeks, saying the two-wheeled, motorized scooters are unsafe.

Officials heading up a new Purdue University technology education center in Anderson say local government money is needed to operate the section of the facility designated for startup companies.