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A research team, led by Northwestern University chemists, has made a breakthrough in surface science by introducing a new active mechanism of adsorption. Such adsorption-based phenomena, in which molecules are attracted onto a solid surface, are essential for today’s catalysts, energy storage and environmental remediation.

Coleen Coleman, associate dean of the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) at Northwestern, was selected for the 2021 Jean E. Shedd University Citizenship Award.

While 29% of Americans are still unvaccinated, nearly two-thirds of this group (19%) are concerned enough about the spread of COVID-19 to regularly wear a mask, and the No. 1 reason for a large majority of them is concern about family members contracting COVID-19.

Halloween, which many parents chose to forgo last year as the pandemic raged — can be reinstated this year, if certain safety COVID precautions are in place
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The ability to learn novel physical movements – similar to those taught in rehabilitation for people with stroke – can be improved by reactivating specific memories of the new task during sleep, reports a new Northwestern University study.

Parents should feel confident getting their kids between 5 and 11 years old vaccinated as soon as the FDA gives the green light and it becomes available, Northwestern University experts said.
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As the country remembers former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, Northwestern professors from the fields of history, political science and international studies are available to discuss his role in key events that shaped U.S. foreign policy.
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A Northwestern Medicine study in mice has identified new treatment targets for glaucoma, including preventing a severe pediatric form of glaucoma, as well as uncovering a possible new class of therapy for the most common cause of glaucoma in adults.

Northwestern Medicine scientists have shown for the first time that coronavirus vaccines and prior coronavirus infections can provide broad immunity against other, similar coronaviruses.

Pull out those trick-or-treat bags for your kids. The Halloween tradition can be reinstated this year, if certain safety COVID precautions are in place, say Northwestern Medicine experts.