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Why plastic lingers: Water chemistry slows nature’s cleanup
June 10, 2026
While lab experiments often use purified water or unrealistic water chemistry, engineers found salts and other chemical constituents in natural waters suppress sunlight-driven degradation.
Some drugs ‘fail’ because of unrealistic testing conditions
June 9, 2026
Findings could improve drug screening and lead to therapies that work only in diseased cells.
Jumping spiders inspire ultra-efficient 3D camera
June 7, 2026
To estimate depth, the system captures two images of the same scene with slightly different focus settings and measures subtle differences in blurriness between the two images.
Video game stroke rehab restores arm movement in chronic stroke survivors
June 5, 2026
A customized throw-back video game may offer a surprisingly futuristic path to stroke recovery.
One in three middle-aged adults struggle with basic, ‘everyday’ health tasks
June 5, 2026
A new Northwestern University study has found one in three middle-aged American adults ages 35 to 64 cannot consistently read prescription instructions correctly, understand medical forms or recall details from doctor visits involving chronic condition diagnoses.
Flu drugs show promise against cognitive decline, aging-related diseases
June 5, 2026
A class of flu drugs may reduce cognitive decline and premature aging in people living with chronic viral infection, reports a new study led by Northwestern University that began with blood samples from people with HIV and extended into preclinical drug trials.
Drought and demand on US water systems could increase water and food insecurity
June 4, 2026
A study published in Nature Food by Northwestern University, the University of Southern California and the International Water Management Institute found individuals in 121 nations who lack access to clean drinking water also tend to experience food insecurity and food safety threats. The researchers say the study underscores the urgent need for coordinated global action to address these issues together.
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Found: Milky Way black hole’s missing wind
June 4, 2026
New images reveal a vacant, cone-shaped region pointing to the black hole, which only wind could generate.
Organized microbial ‘workforces’ keep Earth’s underground biosphere running
June 3, 2026
Scientists repeatedly sampled microbes from six sites up to 1.5 kilometers deep across four years inside a former goldmine. Microbial ecosystems appear to be structured around shared functions rather than shared species.
More support for gay candidates — but only if they look and act ‘straight’
June 1, 2026
A new study from Northwestern University sought to answer whether Americans have moved past prejudices against gay people, and what kind of gay candidates face little to no electoral penalty. The research reveals American voters are more accepting of gay candidates than at any point in our history, but acceptance is conditional and varies by political party.