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Northwestern joins Giant Magellan Telescope’s international consortium

Faculty will contribute expertise in astrophysics, engineering and artificial intelligence

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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

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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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Food as medicine for gestational diabetes

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Student wins global photography competition for second year in a row

December 11, 2024

Probing the unsolved mystery of dark matter

December 11, 2024

Trapped in transit: Delays in hospital transfers put Illinois lives at risk

December 9, 2024

Flying with food allergies: ‘A game of roulette’ at 30,000 feet

December 5, 2024

Shaking sensor continuously monitors inflammation

December 5, 2024

The secret to our big brains might be in our gut

December 4, 2024

Sky survey classifies more than 10,000 supernovae

December 4, 2024

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December 3, 2024

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December 3, 2024

$13.7 million award to advance early intervention for toddlers with developmental disabilities

December 3, 2024

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Why do humans have large brains? Scientists credit gut bacteria

Dec 12, 2024 – The Times of India

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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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