@mrmeteor

Science communications specialist, author of Killer Rocks from Outer Space. Alumnus of Kansas State and University of Kansas. Connecting, adapting, persevering.

 Beaverton, OR
Joined January 2009
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“We weren’t initially studying HIV, but the newly discovered and unexpected biology of CD46 naturally led there. HIV depends on some of the same cellular machinery that CD46 controls.” — Majid Kazemian @PurdueBiochem@PurdueAG @PurdueCancerInst @NIH bit.ly/4hOUbUh

Study details surprising human immune cell link to HIV

A prominent protein on most human cells may be key to unlocking the code that makes humans susceptible to pathogenic bacteria and viruses, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), according to a...

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“Plant cells function as chemical factories, producing over a million distinct metabolites that are essential for plant fitness and survival.” — Ying Li @PurdueHortLA @PurdueAg bit.ly/3THZPyh

Catalyzing metabolite research for agriculture, ecosystems and industry

Concealed within the molecular machinery of petunia flowers are metabolic, genetic and cellular processes that biotechnologists can engineer to improve crops and plant health and benefit pharmaceut...

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I was there. One of the best games I've ever seen. Loved seeing Scott Frost eat dirt in his own end zone.
Arizona Sports History
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9/21/96 - One year after a 77-28 loss, #17 #ASU upset #1 Nebraska 19-0 in front of 74,089 at Sun Devil Stadium, snapping Nebraska's 26-game winning streak. ASU recorded safeties in the 1st , 2nd, & 4th Q's. @snakestakes (20-26 for 292yds). ASU jumped from #17 to #6. #ForksUp
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“I realized that I could use my engineering skills to develop broadly applicable technology, at much lower cost, not just in the U.S. but globally.” Bibek Raut @PurdueBME @vermalabm@PurdueABE @PurdueAG bit.ly/4xyN1YL

New molecular diagnostics instruments provide improved accuracy

Purdue University researchers have developed prototypes of three new molecular diagnostics instruments designed to rapidly and affordably deliver results in a user-friendly manner. The new instrume...

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Trita Parsi
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LOL! Best Hitler-bunker-scene rendition so far! “You didn’t tell me these were the same Persians that defeated the Romans.” "Have Bari Weiss write why high oil prices are actually a good thing..."
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A five-step tool to help consumers navigate the AI chatbot landscape of food safety advice. @FengsLab1 @YaohuaF @PurdueFoodSci @PurdueAg #NFSEM bit.ly/4j5FM74

Purdue food scientists encourage caution about AI chatbot advice

AI chatbots can provide useful food safety analysis. However, according to an analysis conducted by Purdue University food scientists, their answers are inconsistently reliable. “Consumers increasi...

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Texas Football Life
@txfblifeAug 21
In 1999, Baylor led UNLV 24–21 with 4 seconds left, had the ball at the UNLV 1-yard line, and UNLV had no timeouts. Baylor could simply kneel. Instead, coach Kevin Steele called a run to try to score again. Darrell Bush fumbled at the goal line and UNLV’s Kevin Thomas returned it 99 yards for a touchdown as time expired, and UNLV won 27–24
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Doug Tammaro@DougTammaroAug 20
Shutouts of No. 1 team, 1978-present Alabama 21, LSU 0 (Jan. 9, 2012) ASU 19, Nebraska 0 (Sept. 21, 1996)
College Football Classics@ClassicsCFBAug 20
#1 Nebraska vs #17 Arizona State (1996)
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“Plants are great chemists. They can easily synthesize complicated compounds without expensive catalysts and expensive equipment. Just ambient temperature, sunlight, rain and soil. That’s all it takes.” — Xing-Qi Huang @PurdueBiochem @PurdueAg bit.ly/4h4Cu33

Plants employ rare method to produce valuable chemical compound

Land plants have spent nearly half a billion years honing a vast array of metabolic skills that help them survive an onslaught of ecological threats. “Plants are great chemists,” said Xing-Qi Huang,...

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Deutsche Ritterlichkeit 1943. ✠ 1943: Der deutsche Jagdflieger Franz Stigler hat eine brennende US-B-17 direkt im Visier. Der Bomber ist nur noch ein fliegendes Wrack. Ein winziger Druck auf den Abzug genügt. 🎯 Doch als er näher heranfliegt, blickt er durch das zerschossene Metall. Er sieht keine anonymen Feinde. Er sieht blutende, panische junge Männer. Eine völlig wehrlose Crew. 🩸🩹 Stigler trifft eine Entscheidung, die ihn das Leben hätte kosten können: Er verweigert den Befehl. ❌ Statt zu feuern, fliegt er neben den Bomber, eskortiert seine Feinde sicher aus der Gefahrenzone und verabschiedet sich mit einem tiefen Salut. 🫡 Jahrzehnte nach dem Krieg fanden sich Franz Stigler und der US-Pilot Charlie Brown wieder – und wurden beste Freunde. 🤝❤️ Wahre Ehre und Ritterlichkeit sterben selbst im dunkelsten Krieg nicht. ✠🛡️ Hand aufs Herz: Wer von euch kannte dieses historische Wunder bereits? Schreibt es in die Kommentare! 👇💬
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The When Blue is Green team developed an interactive aquaponics virtual reality tour that provides an interactive and immersive experience for students, consumers, and conference attendees alike. @PurdueAg @WBlueIsGreen bit.ly/4v0YUpa

Aquaponics outreach touts jobs, nutrition and waste reduction

The U.S. imports 90% of its seafood from abroad, racking up a $17 billion trade deficit. Global food miles add more to its cost. These miles — traveled from source to point of consumption — contrib...

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“I’m particularly grateful to the soybean farmers in the U.S., including about 20,000 in Indiana. We strive to convert their support into solutions that enhance farm profitability.” — Jianxin Ma @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueAg bit.ly/4xUssYu

Newly discovered soybean biomechanism could increase crop yields

Scientists have discovered an evolutionary innovation in soybean plants that might improve crop yields if fine-tuned through alternative approaches such as gene editing, according to a study publis...

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The three-year project will combine Purdue’s expertise in high-throughput screening of anti-mosquito chemistries with the innovative, AI-driven platform of biotechnology partner Enveda. @PurdueInsects @PurdueAg @Lifechemistry bit.ly/4xOOeNg

Purdue-Enveda effort seeks to control malaria-spreading mosquitoes

Purdue University is leading a $1.7 million project funded by the Gates Foundation to develop new insecticides for combating malaria and other diseases using artificial intelligence and natural...

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The When Blue is Green project aims to develop an economically viable, grid-independent system that generates no waste. The project has passed its halfway mark. The BiG team has published 21 papers so far. @PurdueAg @PurdueFNR bit.ly/4aspCj3

Aquaponics project seeks to boost Midwest seafood production

Half a billion years ago, a shallow sea covered an equatorial landmass today known as Indiana and much of the Midwest. Seafood, also known as blue food, was the major food type that nature produced...

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“Aquaculture produces wastewater and other fish-processing waste. These production processes generate organic waste that can be recycled. One of the most economically feasible recycling methods is anaerobic digestion to produce energy.” Jiqin Ni, @PurdueABE @PurdueAg
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“Every time you produce fertilizer, you have a footprint on the system. At this moment, when natural gas prices are going up, the cost of fertilizer is going up because of that, too.” — Ignacio Ciampitti @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueAg bit.ly/3Q7OTbk

Addressing nitrogen fertilizer uncertainties in corn production

This perennial question puzzles farmers and agricultural researchers alike: How much nitrogen fertilizer do corn fields need to ensure optimal yields? Uncertainty blurs the answer. A new Purdue...

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