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Northwestern joins Giant Magellan Telescope’s international consortium

Faculty will contribute expertise in astrophysics, engineering and artificial intelligence

December 13, 2024

Deinococcus radiodurans

How ‘Conan the Bacterium’ withstands extreme radiation

December 9, 2024

New discovery finds simple metabolites combine to form a powerful antioxidant

Project kicks off to replace Allen Center on north campus

December 2, 2024

Other construction updates include Cohen Lawn, Jacobs Center and new Ryan Field

Chicago historian Dilla Thomas

Events

Historian Dilla Thomas to headline MLK celebration

December 5, 2024

Keynote talk is set for Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Galvin Hall

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Training to fight malaria in Uganda

December 20, 2024

The year in Northwestern news

December 20, 2024

First demonstration of quantum teleportation over busy Internet cables

December 20, 2024

Holiday cheer without fear: How to navigate food allergies this season

December 18, 2024

Young exoplanet’s atmosphere unexpectedly differs from its birthplace

December 18, 2024

Using AI to analyze placentas for faster detection of neonatal, maternal problems

December 17, 2024

‘It’s better to sing than to take a pill every day’

December 17, 2024

Prehistoric rock in Japan reveals clues to ocean extinction event

December 17, 2024

10 books from 2024 to add to your reading list

December 17, 2024

How your breathing coordinates brain rhythms during sleep

December 17, 2024

Shedding new light on infants’ ability to learn from nonlinguistic signals

December 17, 2024

Northwestern establishes tech policy center with $1 million gift

December 17, 2024

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‘Nobody thought it was possible’: Quantum teleportation is here

Dec 20, 2024 – BBC

Heart attacks spike every Christmas. How cold weather, big meals — and yes, family gatherings — raise risks.

Dec 20, 2024 – Yahoo News

Quantum teleportation can survive through busy internet cables

Dec 20, 2024 – New Scientist

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How doctors can improve their bedside manner

November 25, 2024

Northwestern launches a new center to help physicians balance traditional talk and touch with tech

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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has launched a new Center for Bedside Medicine, which will aim to revitalize patient interactions by combining traditional elements of the bedside interaction with cutting-edge technology. Dr. Brian Garibaldi, talking with a patient at Northwestern Medicine, is the center’s inaugural director. Photos by Laura Brown

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Climate

Testing limestone’s ability to capture carbon from air

Northwestern’s DOE-funded project will kick off in January 2025 at a farm in downstate Illinois

November 22, 2024

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Health & Science

What Makes a SuperAger?

Northwestern researchers study brains to understand memory, aging and the human spirit.

Putting Seth Meyers to the Test

President Schill gives Late Night With Seth Meyers host a rapid-fire quiz.

Arts & Entertainment

The Incredible Greta Lee

The actor’s Northwestern years prepared her for the reality of Hollywood.

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