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Volcanic eruptions directly triggered ocean acidification during Early Cretaceous
December 21, 2020
By measuring calcium and strontium isotope abundances in fossils, researchers concluded the eruption of a large igneous province directly triggered ocean acidification.
The upside of volatile space weather
December 21, 2020
Stellar flares are typically viewed as a detriment to habitability but study shows ‘life might still have a fighting chance.’ Flares also might aid in the detection life elsewhere.
Three flavors are better than one — in ice cream and supernova research
December 21, 2020
New research from Northwestern University has found that by studying all three “flavors” involved in a supernova, they’ve unlocked more clues as to how and why stars die.
Abolitionist organizer and educator Mariame Kaba will deliver MLK keynote
December 18, 2020
Northwestern University will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a series of virtual MLK Dream Week events beginning with the Mariame Kaba’s keynote address at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Several events are free and open to the public, including the keynote.
University statement on texts and emails from NIPAS officers
December 18, 2020
Northwestern objects to the language used by police officers from the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) in emails and texts that recently were made public.
Wearable COVID-19 sensor receives major award from the U.S. Department of Defense
December 17, 2020
Wearable COVID monitoring system enters clinical trials for early diagnostics and tracking symptoms of the illness. Data from the trials will feed algorithms for early detection.
Election forecast tracks Georgia’s Senate runoffs
December 16, 2020
Data scientist runs hourly Georgia election forecasts for the upcoming U.S. Senate runoff. New model uses data from the betting market to make daily prediction updates.
16th annual Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project seeks submissions
December 16, 2020
The free weeklong songwriting workshop will take place virtually from June 20-26, 2021.
The program will accept applications from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2021, from aspiring songwriters, between the ages of 18 and 30 working in any popular music style. The application form, guidelines and full details are available online at the Project’s website.
Vaccine hesitancy is fueled by polarization and mistrust in science, experts say
December 15, 2020
Political polarization and a history of mistrusting scientific experiments lie behind the skepticism many Americans have toward vaccination, according to experts from Northwestern University.
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‘Nonvoters 2020: Counted Out’ examines reasons 80 million Americans opted out of presidential election
December 15, 2020
The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and NPR released a national survey of nonvoters that found most nonvoters chose not to vote due to widespread feelings of political alienation and apathy.