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Astrophysicists capture new class of transient objects
May 26, 2020
After astronomers visually spotted a bright burst in 2016, researchers have determined that the anomaly is the third fast blue optical transient (FBOT) ever captured in radio- and X-ray wavelengths.
Northwestern Law professors available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings
May 25, 2020
Northwestern Law professors available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings
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A clue as to why it’s so hard to wake up on a cold winter’s morning
May 22, 2020
Using fruit flies, neurobiologists have identified a “thermometer” circuit that relays information about external cold temperature from the fly antenna to the higher brain.
Apps help COVID anxiety, depression
May 22, 2020
A new Northwestern Medicine collection of mobile apps called IntelliCare -- free for downloading in the Apple and Android stores – significantly reduces anxiety and depression, reports a new study to be published May 20 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury
May 22, 2020
The placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of injury, according to pathological exams completed directly following birth, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Northwestern and Clearway announce historic partnership to bring clean, renewable energy to Illinois
May 21, 2020
Clearway Energy Group and Northwestern University announced today that Northwestern has signed up for 11.9 megawatts (MW) of Clearway’s community solar projects in Illinois, the equivalent of taking 2,934 cars off the road each year.
Adapting emergency ventilators for COVID-19 patients
May 21, 2020
Engineers have retrofitted a common commercial emergency ventilator into a device that can reach higher pressures and give physicians finer control when treating COVID-19 patients
Wanxiang America, led by Northwestern trustee Pin Ni, donates 250,000 face masks to Chicago
May 21, 2020
Wanxiang America, led by Northwestern University trustee Pin Ni, donated 250,000 face masks and 30,000 face shields to the city of Chicago this month.
Food insecurity remains at persistently high levels in May, researchers find
May 21, 2020
Food insecurity remains at persistently high levels in May, researchers find
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Outlines of Ahmaud Arbery case ‘eerily similar’ to infamous Trayvon Martin case, professor says
May 20, 2020
Outlines of Ahmaud Arbery case ‘eerily similar’ to infamous Trayvon Martin case, professor says
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