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First annual U.S.-Israel Energy Center Event to explore intersection of water and energy
April 6, 2021
The live webinar will take place at 6:30 p.m. Israel, 12:30 p.m. E.S.T. today (April 6). Along with the multi-institutional, international program led by Northwestern and BGU, speakers from the Energy Storage and Fossil Energy consortia will present findings from the program’s first year.

‘Incarceration should be a last resort for youth’
April 5, 2021
Youth arrested as juveniles with psychiatric disorders that remain untreated, struggle with mental health and attainment of education, stable relationships, employment and housing, well beyond adolescence, according to the Northwestern Juvenile Project.
Russian military build-up ‘a distraction,’ expert says
April 2, 2021
Reports of Russian military build-up near the Ukrainian border could be a way for Vladimir Putin to distract from internal challenges, according to a Russian affairs expert from Northwestern University.
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CIC welcomes nominations for undergraduates creating lasting campus change
April 2, 2021
The Jazzy Johnson Waw-jashk Student Award from Northwestern’s Campus Inclusion and Community (CIC) in the Division of Student Affairs is calling for nominations to give students much-deserved recognition for their dedication to the University.

Diversity can prevent failures in large power grids
April 1, 2021
Could an interconnected power grid have prevented the recent power outages across the state of Texas? Researchers have new insight to what a full integration would take.

Peterson Foundation grant to fuel COVID-19 research at Northwestern
April 1, 2021
This two-year project will help inform and improve future pandemic response policies, focusing on health care and the economy, and is funded by a $1 million grant from the Peterson Foundation, a nonpartisan organization promoting fiscal sustainability and economic strength and increasing public awareness of key fiscal challenges.

Whisker simulation gives insight into mammals’ sense of touch
April 1, 2021
Researchers developed the first mechanical simulation of a mammal whisker inside the follicle, finding that it bends into an "S" shape when touched to trigger sensor cells.

COVID vaccine earlier in pregnancy leads to better antibody transfer to baby
April 1, 2021
Women who received the covid vaccine earlier in their third trimester had a higher likelihood of passing protective antibodies to their newborn babies, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Northwestern football star kicks off ‘Imagine U Storytime’ lineup
March 31, 2021
Airing on the Wirtz Center YouTube channel, the weekly video series continues until June with stories, including “Let’s Imagine with Harold and the Purple Crayon!” and a Korean folktale titled “The Tale of Shimcheong.” New videos are posted at 6 p.m. on Sundays and remain online for streaming.

‘Sweat sticker’ diagnoses cystic fibrosis on the skin in real time
March 31, 2021
Researchers developed a novel skin-mounted sticker that absorbs sweat and then changes color to provide an accurate, easy-to-read diagnosis of cystic fibrosis within minutes.