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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Northwestern University $20 million over four years to establish the nation’s first publicly accessible, AI-powered cloud laboratory for protein engineering.

Today (July 23), Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, along with several other members of the Illinois General Assembly, gathered at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ with members of the Till family as he signed into Illinois law declaring July 25 as Emmett Till Day. The day is intended to educate, remember and honor the life of Emmett Till — a 14-year-old Chicago boy who was lynched in the Mississippi Delta in 1955.
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Younger siblings are often portrayed as reckless, scatterbrained and less put-together than their older siblings. Social science researchers have underpinned these portrayals with data, showing that younger siblings obtain, on average, slightly less education and earn slightly less in adulthood. The explanation for this has often been that firstborns get more attention and quality time from parents than their younger siblings, resulting in the latter to “act out.” But a new study from Northwestern University suggests there may be a more immediate reason: germs.

Work demonstrates practical path to building quantum networks without needing new communications infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission has selected three projects with ties to Northwestern University for Phase I funding. The national initiative aims to build the world’s most powerful scientific platform with a goal to double the productivity and impact of American research and innovation within a decade.

The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has named Ainsley M. Cameron as associate director of curatorial affairs, effective Sept. 1. Cameron joins The Block from the Cincinnati Art Museum, where she most recently served as director of curatorial affairs & initiatives.

More than 1,600 Cyclospora cases have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states, prompting Taylor Farms to recall all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico that was distributed to restaurants and retailers. Health officials say they are also investigating other outbreaks in other states that are unrelated to the Taylor Farms cases. Two Northwestern Medicine experts are available for interviews to discuss what people should know.
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As use of GLP-1s surged across the U.S., average total payments per user also climbed sharply, according to a new Northwestern University study that analyzed national trends in GLP-1 use and spending between 2017 and 2022. These total payments included out-of-pocket costs paid by patients as well as payments from insurers, employers and government programs.

President Trump will address the nation at 8 p.m. CT tonight and is expected to focus on election security. Northwestern University professors of law, political science and history, are available to speak to reporters covering the address.
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Like a propeller, new drone spins too fast for the human eye to see clearly. It’s about 10 times less visually perceptible than a conventional quadcopter.