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First 3D simulation of rat’s complete whisker system acts as a tactile ‘camera’
July 14, 2021
Simulation could help researchers predict how whiskers send touch signals to the brain as well as provide new insights into the mysterious nature of human touch.
The U.S. ‘massively underinvests’ in science and innovation, expert warns
July 14, 2021
Ben Jones, professor of entrepreneurship and strategy at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, said in a new paper released today that there is systematic evidence showing significant underinvestment in science and innovation in the U.S. and the world.
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Lunch on the Lake and Summer Cinema return to the Northwestern Evanston campus
July 13, 2021
Enjoy a refreshing lunch break or fun family night under the stars on the Northwestern lakefront this summer. Sponsored by the Office of Summer Session and Norris University Center, Lunch on the Lake and Summer Cinema events are free and open to the public.
Sir András Schiff awarded 2021 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize by Bienen School
July 12, 2021
In addition to a $50,000 cash award, the Jean Gimbel Lane Prize includes a public recital and two nonconsecutive residencies at the Bienen School of Music.
Social isolation is beginning to decline since the introduction of vaccines
July 9, 2021
In an analysis of 15 months of survey data, the project found that while the number of Americans suffering from social isolation brought on by the pandemic has started to decline, unemployed and low socioeconomic status respondents have barely begun to recover from the increases in social isolation suffered earlier in the pandemic.
Discrimination, stress linked to poorer heart health in transgender, gender-diverse adults
July 8, 2021
The stress of experiencing discrimination — including transphobia, violence and public policies specifically targeting transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people — is linked to higher rates of heart disease among the TGD population, according to a new scientific statement.
U.S. freight railroads bolstered supply chain resilience during pandemic
July 6, 2021
Even as other parts of the U.S. supply chain faced disruptions and setbacks, the freight rail industry demonstrated resilience and reliability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adolescent mental health during COVID: Fight the stigma, ask for help
July 6, 2021
The 20% of adolescents who were already at risk of developing mental health problems —including anxiety, depression — will remember COVID-19 as a time when things really started to unravel.
Northwestern partners with clean technology leader to reduce its carbon footprint
July 6, 2021
As part of its continuing climate leadership efforts, Northwestern University announced a five-year partnership with Ameresco, Inc., a leading clean technology integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Astrophysicists detect first black hole-neutron star mergers
June 29, 2021
Detected just 10 days apart using gravitational waves, the two events finally complete the elusive family picture of compact object mergers.