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Coronavirus in the U.S.: 'This is going to be a really big disaster'
January 21, 2020
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Tuesday announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the U.S. The respiratory infection has killed at least six people worldwide and sickened hundreds more in Asia.
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COVID-19 experts available
January 21, 2020
Northwestern University scholars can speak to the medical, public health and economic angles of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Jonathan Holloway will become president of Rutgers University
January 21, 2020
Jonathan Holloway will become president of Rutgers University.

Physics shows that imperfections make perfect
January 20, 2020
For the first time, physicists have experimentally demonstrated that certain systems with interacting entities can synchronize only if the entities within the system are different from one another.
Smoke from Australia 'could reach South America'
January 17, 2020
Neal Blair says smoke particles from Australia will end up in the ocean and could have a fertilizer effect because of trace metals, nitrogen and phosphorous contained within them.
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New neutron detector can fit in your pocket
January 15, 2020
Researchers have developed a new material that opens doors for a new class of neutron detectors that is small, portable and semiconductor-based.

Knee replacement timing is all wrong for most
January 14, 2020
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.

Nanomaterial fabric destroys nerve agents in battlefield-relevant conditions
January 14, 2020
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.
Benedict’s book crosses line from ‘honest dissent to dishonest propagandizing’
January 13, 2020
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 your career path on the wrong foot
January 13, 2020
Starting on a career path during a deep recession can take years off your life, according to a new Northwestern University study.