research https://www.wfyi.org/tags/research research en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT Purdue researchers hope to finally solve Earhart mystery https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-03/purdue-researchers-hope-to-finally-solve-earhart-mystery Purdue University announced it is sponsoring a mission to locate Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-03/purdue-researchers-hope-to-finally-solve-earhart-mystery Hannah Holtz Eli Lilly expands partnership with Purdue by $250 million https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-05-12/eli-lilly-expands-partnership-with-purdue-by-250-million The Lilly announcement will extend an agreement aimed at accelerating medicine development and bolstering the workforce-talent pipeline. Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-05-12/eli-lilly-expands-partnership-with-purdue-by-250-million Benjamin Thorp Purdue-led study could improve population control for deer, turkeys and coyotes after disease outbreak https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-12-09/purdue-professor-leads-statewide-study-to-improve-population-control-for-deer-turkeys-and-coyotes-after-disease-outbreak A research project led by a Purdue University professor could improve population control regulations for white-tailed deer throughout Indiana. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-12-09/purdue-professor-leads-statewide-study-to-improve-population-control-for-deer-turkeys-and-coyotes-after-disease-outbreak Abriana Herron Housing report focuses on changing affordability of mobile and manufactured homes https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-06-10/housing-report-focuses-on-changing-affordability-of-mobile-and-manufactured-homes-in-indiana A shortage of safe, affordable housing in Indiana is an ongoing issue. A new report focuses on how mobile and manufactured homes in the state might contribute to the problem. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-06-10/housing-report-focuses-on-changing-affordability-of-mobile-and-manufactured-homes-in-indiana Jill Sheridan A national health survey is being conducted in Indy. Here’s what you need to know https://www.wfyi.org/health/2022-04-25/national-health-survey-indy-what-you-need-to-know Marion County is just one of 15 counties across the country to participate in the annual survey of 5,000 people. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2022-04-25/national-health-survey-indy-what-you-need-to-know Carter Barrett Purdue researchers create the world's whitest white paint https://www.wfyi.org/education/2022-01-03/purdue-researchers-worlds-whitest-white-paint When Xiulin Ruan, a professor of mechanical engineering at the school, and his graduate students began working on this project seven years ago, they didn’t set out to invent a new paint color. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2022-01-03/purdue-researchers-worlds-whitest-white-paint Associated Press Teen drug use decreased in 2021, according to a new national survey https://www.wfyi.org/health/2021-12-22/teen-drug-use-2021-national-survey This year, 25 percent fewer teens reported using marijuana, alcohol or nicotine in the past year compared to 2020. Its the largest year to year drop in teen substance use in the 46 years the survey has been conducted. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2021-12-22/teen-drug-use-2021-national-survey Darian Benson How shaky ivermectin studies overseas wreaked havoc in the U.S. https://www.wfyi.org/health/2021-12-08/ivermectin-studies-overseas-misinformation-americans Not a single scientific or health authority in the U.S. recommends the use of the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19. Still, some Americans see the unproven drug as a way out of the pandemic. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2021-12-08/ivermectin-studies-overseas-misinformation-americans Farah Yousry Research suggests COVID-19 vaccine prevented 1,300 elderly deaths in Indiana https://www.wfyi.org/health/2021-10-05/research-covid-19-vaccine-prevented-1300-elderly-deaths-in-indiana A federal study estimates the COVID-19 vaccine prevented 1,300 deaths in Indiana during the first five months of this year. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2021-10-05/research-covid-19-vaccine-prevented-1300-elderly-deaths-in-indiana Carter Barrett Black Men Lost More Years Of Life Than Previous Years, And It’s Not All Because Of COVID https://www.wfyi.org/health/2021-09-21/black-men-lost-more-years-of-life-than-previous-years-and-its-not-all-because-of-covid The U.S. saw more than 400,000 extra deaths in 2020 compared to the previous two years. Much of this excess death was caused by COVID-19. But new research from the University of Notre Dame suggests that around 15 percent of these deaths are not directly related to the virus. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2021-09-21/black-men-lost-more-years-of-life-than-previous-years-and-its-not-all-because-of-covid Farah Yousry