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Astrophysicists found that a stellar stream named Theia 456 has nearly 500 stars that were born at the same time and move in the same direction across the night sky.

Using data from RNA-folding experiments, synthetic biology researchers generated the first-ever data-driven movies of how RNA folds as it is made my cellular machinery.

Northwestern University experts are available to comment on the significance of the day, as well as the challenges the incoming administration will need to address during a period of
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Two clinical psychologists from Northwestern University are warning that people need to actively manage their mental health, especially that of children, following the violent events at the Capitol last week.
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Twitter ban of Donald Trump points to larger issues related to an absent state in the regulation of tech companies, expert says
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A Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature shows COVID-19 pneumonia is different. The severe complications of COVID-19 compared with other pneumonias might be related to the long course of disease.

House Democrats have introduced one article of impeachment against President Trump
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Preliminary data suggest this variant is able to be transmitted better to a new person because it generates a higher number of viral particles in the respiratory track.
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Mariame Kaba’s keynote address is at 4 p.m., (CST) Wednesday, Jan. 13. This year’s Candlelight Vigil address will be given by Hill Harper, an actor, author, activist, philanthropist and Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Friends and alumni gathered to remember the past president, affectionately known as Archie, describing him as whip smart, funny, a great advice-giver and “the American dream come true.”