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Giant Magellan Telescope enters final design phase

Northwestern scientists will contribute expertise to the world’s most powerful optical telescope

June 30, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

New AI transforms radiology with speed, accuracy never seen before

May 29, 2025

In a major clinical study, the tool boosted productivity by up to 40% without compromising accuracy

Zachary Clopton appointed interim dean of Northwestern Pritzker Law

May 28, 2025

Respected scholar and teacher, with deep institutional knowledge and national recognition in civil litigation

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Student Awards

Doctoral candidate Ray Buckner named a Newcombe Fellow

July 10, 2025

He explores the tactile relationships artists develop with Buddhist materials

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Using Fitbits to predict kids’ surgery complications

July 9, 2025

Northwestern accepting nominations for $350,000 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science

July 8, 2025

Ryan Field one year after groundbreaking

July 8, 2025

Supernova’s ‘trapped’ jet reveals source of fast X-ray transient

July 7, 2025

Things to do at NU: July

June 30, 2025

AI matches doctors in mapping lung tumors for radiation therapy

June 26, 2025

‘Pride has saved lives’

June 25, 2025

Why does research matter? Share your voice

June 25, 2025

Survivor says doctor saved her life. Together they’re marking National Cancer Survivor Month

June 24, 2025

More accurate fitness tracking for people with obesity

June 24, 2025

Northwestern scientists launch projects using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

June 24, 2025

Wirtz Center’s 2025-26 season embraces individual courage

June 24, 2025

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Infusing mitochondria helps renew tissues deprived of blood: research

Jul 11, 2025 – The Hindu

Compound in common over-the-counter supplement gives little boy, 8, the ability to walk again

Jul 10, 2025 – Daily Mail

Life Expectancy in California Has Not Recovered From COVID Drop

Jul 10, 2025 – U.S. News

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Women’s Health

TikTok teen skin-care routines are harmful

June 4, 2025

First study to examine these types of videos found they put teens at risk of lifelong skin allergy

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The researchers used TikTok to collect demographics of content creators, the number and types of products used and total cost of regimens, along with a list of products used and their active and inactive ingredients.

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Scenes from Graduation 2025

Northwestern photographers captured the moments that made it all special for graduates

June 18, 2025

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People & Profiles

Grads to Celebrate ’25

Meet some fantastic Wildcats who are leaving Northwestern to do great things in the world.

Agree to Disagree

Two scholars of conflict and polarization want us to have more productive conversations.

Arts & Entertainment

Playing His Own Tune

Jazz composer Adegoke Steve Colson has spent a lifetime making music with a message.

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