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For the first time ever, researchers have wirelessly programmed mice to socially interact with one another in real time, thanks to implantable optogenetics device.

New survey results from a consortium of universities that includes Northwestern, Harvard, Northeastern and Rutgers reveal a slight increase in Americans who support vaccination requirements. Overall, there was a 4-percentage point rise from 54% to 58% since February and the growth holds across gender, race and ethnicity and income levels.

Following this year’s Mother’s Day, two virtual events May 10 and 12 will address the Black maternal health crisis and how Black mothers are at disproportionate risk for postpartum complications.
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Aaron Packman and Earth and Planetary Sciences Professor Daniel Horton to showcase link between art and science at “Third Coast Disrupted: Artists and Scientists on Climate” beginning May 7

The gospel choir Northwestern Community Ensemble will celebrate 50 years of music ministry with a virtual concert and program at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. The event will feature guest recording artist Donnie McClurkin and is open to the public with registration.

Researchers used NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to examine the massive star two-and-a-half years before it exploded into a supernova, discovering that it lacked hydrogen.

While public awareness of the hold on the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine was very high, researchers of a national poll found no negative impact on vaccination attitudes. In fact, immediately following the pause, a slightly larger percentage of the unvaccinated moved to the pro-vaccine category.

Mike Polisky has been named the new Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced today.

A new, soft, wearable sensor developed by Northwestern University scientists quantifies itch by measuring scratching. Tested in patients with eczema, it can be used in any condition that causes itch.

Itch torments its sufferers and can be as debilitating as chronic pain. But it’s a hard symptom to measure -- particularly for the 10 million U.S. children with atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. They can't always verbalize or quantify their suffering via a survey or scale.