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In 2000, Purdue University researchers tested a sensing chair on 30 people, achieving 96% posture accuracy. Years later, the project still stands as an early example of pressure-sensing technology envisioned for smarter furniture and cars

In 2000, Purdue University researchers developed a modified office chair that used pressure sensors and computer software to identify how people were sitting. Tested on 30 people, the system achieved 96 percent overall accuracy and was especially effective at recognizing slouching, reaching 99.8 percent accuracy for that posture.The chair created…

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SK Hynix holds groundbreaking ceremony for $4 billion Indiana AI chip packaging facility

The facility, at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, is scheduled to begin cleanroom operations in the second half of 2028, according to SK Hynix's website and press statements. The site will house a next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) packaging line as well as an AI semiconductor research and development…

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Melania Trump Plastic Surgery Rumours: Surgeon Notes 'Subtle Changes That Could Suggest She's Had Some Work'

Melania Trump's return to the White House after a month-long absence has sparked plastic surgery rumours, as a cosmetic surgeon highlights 'subtle changes' while stressing nothing is confirmed.

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Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know

When fire evacuation orders are lifted and residents start returning to burned neighborhoods, many people assume “cleared to return” means “safe.” It rarely does.

The Conversation

Scientists reveal the terrifying 'second strike' that may have wiped out the dinosaurs after asteroid impact

Approximately 66 million years ago, a colossal asteroid struck Earth, generating catastrophic global temperatures. As superheated debris rained down, it transformed the environment into an unbearable furnace, leading to mass fatalities among various animal species. However, life deep underground and in oceanic depths faced better odds for survival. This calamity…

The Economic Times

Revealed: New York and Paris top global tourism city attractiveness index

A new ranking has named the world’s most attractive cities for 2026, with American and Asian destinations taking the lead for being globally recognisable and offering distinct visitor experiences.

Euronews

“We Were Going Ring Shopping”: Hannah Rapp’s Boyfriend’s Touching Words At Her Memorial Left Everyone In Tears

“I’m making funeral arrangements today instead of starting preparations for a wedding,” said Hannah Rapp’s mother.

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Burger King Mystery Man Fuels Chilling Scrutiny After New Evidence Raises Questions About His Lost Identity

A new docuseries questioned whether a famous amnesia patient was actually fleeing a dark, decades-old criminal past.

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A man woke up outside a Burger King and claimed to have ‘amnesia’. Years later, a new documentary suggests a sinister past

A new docuseries revisits the baffling case of ‘Benjaman Kyle,’ a man found naked behind a Burger King in 2004 with no memory. His mysterious past hid far more than anyone expected – and as producers dig deeper into his lost years, unsettling questions emerge about who he really is.…

The Independent UK

Fervent and fake: High-glam AI avatars boost Trump ahead of midterms

Clad in swimsuits or military fatigues, the blonde women lavish praise on President Donald Trump and tear into his rivals -- but these influencers are AI-generated, flooding tech platforms with fervent political messaging ahead of the US midterm election.

The Economic Times

Republican slams Purdue University for hiring H-1B worker for $149,000 software engineer role: ‘Are there no qualified Americans?’

An Indiana Republican lawmaker criticised Purdue University for hiring a foreign software engineer on an H-1B visa, questioning why the taxpayer-funded institution could not find a qualified American for the same role.

The Times of India

Bleached Martian rocks offer fresh evidence of a wetter and warmer Mars: 'But where did they come from?

"You need so much water that we think these could be evidence of an ancient warmer and wetter climate where there was rain falling for millions of years."

Space

Strangely bleached rocks on Mars hint that the Red Planet was once a tropical oasis

Bleached clay rocks found on the Martian surface suggest that the Red Planet was once home to heavy rainfall and tropical conditions, new Perseverance observations hint.

LiveScience

Experts break down costs of your holiday meal amid rising prices

The big-ticket dinner items are causing consumer pain at the checkout

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Small US college towns reel amid Trump immigration crackdown: ‘They need international students’

From Ohio to Florida, the US government’s clampdown on students from abroad threatens rural universities and local businesses

Space

Virgin Galactic to launch 'Purdue 1' human spaceflight in 2027

Purdue University, known as the "cradle of astronauts," will send a six-person crew to suborbital space with Virgin Galactic in 2027.

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“He’s always with us in spirit”: Renowned guitar collector Jim Irsay honored by Indianapolis Colts with “Win for Jim” Stratocaster – which will be carried out every game this season

The custom-built Strat will travel with the team throughout the season in recognition of the passions and legacy of the late guitar collector and philanthropist

The Independent UK

Purdue University student freed from ICE detention after outcry from faith leaders

A Purdue University student from South Korea has been freed from federal detention following days of protests by faith leaders in New York and abroad

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New Neil Armstrong Prize to honor achievements in space

Purdue University's new Neil Armstrong Space Prize, named for the school's most famous astronaut-alum, will honor achievements in "space discovery, innovation and human achievement."

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Amelia Earhart Mystery May Finally Get Solved As Scientists Discover Major Clue In New Satellite Images

Scientists from Purdue University will launch another search for Amelia Earhart's missing Electra airplane.

The Independent UK

Researchers launch new search to find Amelia Earhart’s plane

The latest attempt to solve the long-standing mystery will take place in November

Evening Standard

Researchers discover way to manipulate properties of light in new breakthrough

Researchers say what was once just a concept is now a reality, thanks to efforts led by Dr Marcello Ferrera and his team of scientists.

The Conversation

‘Pac-Man with a ponytail’ proteins regulate everything from night vision to heartbeats – studying what GRKs look like could improve an array of drugs

Each cell in your body relies on precise communication with other cells to function properly. At the center of this process are the molecular switches that turn communication signals in the body on and off. These molecules are key players in health and disease. One such molecular switch is G…

International Business Times UK

'We Will Deport You': Trump Orders Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Supporters Holding Student Visas

College students erase evidence of students participating in pro-Palestine protests amid Trump's visa revocation threat.

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Purdue University's Student Newspaper Protests Executive Order On Student Visas

President Trump's executive order targeting Hamas sympathizers on college campuses sparks controversy and raises concerns about free speech and journalisti...

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