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Researchers have developed a new material that opens doors for a new class of neutron detectors that is small, portable and semiconductor-based.

This is believed to be the first study to prospectively examine the timeliness of knee replacement among a large number of patients with knee osteoarthritis who could benefit from the surgery.

Northwestern University scientists have successfully created a nanomaterial which could be integrated into protective suits or face masks for people facing hazardous conditions, like chemical warfare.

Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who pledged to remain silent after he resigned the papacy in 2013, is arguing for the necessity of priestly celibacy in a new book as Pope Frances considers the possibility of relaxing the strict requirement in some countries experiencing priest shortages.
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Starting on a career path during a deep recession can take years off your life, according to a new Northwestern University study.

Northwestern Law Professor Deborah Tuerkheimer will present a talk for students on “Disclosing in the Time of #MeToo.” The talk covers the rise of informal reporting on social media and other unofficial channels, and how survivors could be impacted.
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Military action against Iran gives Biden opportunity to highlight foreign policy experience
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A Northwestern University research team -- using mathematical modeling and optical imaging they developed themselves -- has discovered how chromatin folds at the single-cell level.

Northwestern scientists have new findings related to neural activity that could allow patients with paralysis voluntary control of a computer cursor, a robot limb or even their own reanimated limb.

For Journalists, a new website from Northwestern University, provides all the tools journalists need to tell a story, from a faculty experts database to multimedia for research publiications.
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