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Sir Fraser Stoddart, a pioneer in nanoscience, dies at 82

Stoddart received the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work on molecular machines

January 2, 2025

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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

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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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January 7, 2025

Green battery discovery turns trash into treasure

January 7, 2025

MLK commemoration spotlights Chicago housing and segregation

January 6, 2025

World-class ensembles lead 28th annual Winter Chamber Music Festival

January 6, 2025

Northwestern alum remembers working for Jimmy Carter

January 3, 2025

Nominations open for $250,000 Kabiller Prize

January 3, 2025

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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

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‘Do as much as you can’ to address challenges, improve patient care, expert says

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The Healthier Eating Challenge: How to Add More Nutrients to Your Diet

Jan 9, 2025 – The New York Times

7 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

Jan 9, 2025 – The New York Times

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Northwestern alum remembers working for Jimmy Carter

January 3, 2025

“He inspired me to believe that America could become more progressive, fair and humane,” said Linda Solomon Wood ’79

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Linda Solomon Wood was instrumental in bringing Jimmy Carter to Northwestern to speak at Willard Hall in 1975. She went on to work on Carter’s campaign as a press assistant for Jodie Powell, his press secretary, before joining the national campaign staff in 1976. Carter is shown here at the Democratic National Convention in 1992.

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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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Making Streets Safer

Professor Andrew Papachristos uses network science to curb gun violence.

Bird Watcher

With the click of a camera, Collin Porter highlights avian life on the Evanston campus.

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Investing in the Future

Sharon Bowen has built an impressive track record as a mentor and leader on Wall Street.

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