Latest Releases
Find our latest releases below. After searching, you can view the most recent releases by clearing the search.
Browse experts on:
![women are underrepresented in the music industry](/assets/Stories/2019/09/women-underrepresented-in-the-music-industry__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDQyXQ.jpg)
Women grossly underrepresented in the music industry
September 16, 2019
Women are underrepresented in the music industry, reports a recent Northwestern University study. Men release more songs than women and are signed to record labels more frequently than women.
![catalyst nanoparticles](/assets/Stories/2019/09/mirkin-catalysis__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDY2XQ.jpg)
Gem-like nanoparticles of precious metals shine as catalysts
September 12, 2019
Researchers have developed a new method for making highly desirable catalysts from metal nanoparticles that could lead to better fuel cells, among other applications.
University statement on Justin Martin tweet
September 12, 2019
President Morton Schapiro and Provost Jonathan Holloway issue statement regarding tweet by Justin Martin.
![Milky Way](/assets/Stories/2019/10/milky741__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDMzXQ.jpg)
Giant balloon-like structures discovered at center of Milky Way
September 11, 2019
Scientists believe the enormous, hourglass-shaped structure likely is the result of a phenomenally energetic burst that erupted near the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole several million years ago.
![image of hospital room](/assets/Stories/2019/09/hospital640__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDY2XQ.jpg)
Applying the tools of economics to medical decision-making
September 11, 2019
Northwestern University professor examines how cutting-edge economics can improve decision-making methods for doctors
![media advisory](/assets/Images/Media-advisory-thumbnail__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDYyXQ.jpg)
Northwestern University experts available to speak on Apple’s latest unveiling, big tech and antitrust
September 10, 2019
Experts are available to comment on Apple's downward trajectory and increased scrutiny from antitrust regulators.
* Media Advisory
* Media Advisory
![media advisory](/assets/Images/Media-advisory-thumbnail__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDYyXQ.jpg)
Northwestern University experts available on Census report
September 10, 2019
Experts comment on the U.S. Census Bureau's reports, "Income and Poverty in the United States" and "Health Insurance Coverage in the United States."
* Media Advisory
* Media Advisory
![Fong afterglow](/assets/Stories/2019/09/fong-afterglow-merger2__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDY2XQ.jpg)
Afterglow sheds light on the nature, origin of neutron star collisions
September 9, 2019
An international team led by Northwestern University painstakingly constructed the afterglow from the historic 2017 neutron star merger GW170817.
![Northwestern University #9 ranking in U.S. News](/assets/Stories/2019/10/rank468__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDM1XQ.jpg)
Northwestern climbs to No. 9 in U.S. News 2020 Best Colleges rankings
September 8, 2019
For each of the past three years, Northwestern has moved up in the rankings of the Best National Universities. The climb is due, in part, to advancements in research.
![Media advisory](/assets/Images/Media-advisory-thumbnail__FocusFillWzE3MCwxNzAsIngiLDYyXQ.jpg)
‘Lungs were designed to breathe air, nothing else’
September 6, 2019
As deaths rise from severe lung illness linked to use of a vaping device, Northwestern Medicine experts are available to discuss the dangers connected to vaping.
* Media Advisory
* Media Advisory