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A first-of-its-kind study from Northwestern University’s School of Communication, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveals a region of the brain, long known for early auditory processing, plays a far greater role in interpreting speech than previously understood.

A platform developed nearly 20 years ago previously used to detect protein interactions with DNA and conduct accurate COVID-19 testing has been repurposed to create a highly sensitive water contamination detection tool.

Fathers who take at least two weeks of leave after their child’s birth are significantly more likely to report longer breastfeeding duration, according to a recent survey led by scientists at Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

The New York Yankees versus the Boston Red Sox; the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Boston Celtics; the Dallas Cowboys versus everybody. Rivalries have been a quintessential part of sports fandom since its inception. Fans despise a rival team just as much as — if not more — than they love their home team. The science behind why that antagonistic nature in sports exists can also help explain the variation in disappointment in the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election.

The Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has awarded their 10th Global Jurist of the Year Award to Judge Belkis Florentina Izquierdo Torres – Aty Seikuinduwa from Colombia, for her visionary jurisprudence recognizing the rights of Indigenous communities and the environment.
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In a new study, Northwestern University researchers demonstrated that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium, effectively filtering dangerous contaminants out of drinks. Heavy metal ions stick to, or adsorb to, the surface of the tea leaves, where they stay trapped.

“Hearing Silences: 50 Years of Black Women Faculty at Northwestern” will debut Tuesday, February 25 at 5 p.m. at the McCormick Foundation Center, 1870 Campus Drive. The event is free and open to the Northwestern community. Register to join the virtual screening at the same time.

A first-of-its-kind research paper from Northwestern University presents another potential cause behind persistent stigma: an association of the chronic condition with a person’s morality.

Seeking mental health help is a significant step, but that first intake session can often feel more like paperwork than progress, and a significant proportion of people “drop out,” or never return for a second visit, previous research has shown.

Suicides accounted for 74% of Illinois deaths related to intimate partner problems across 2021 and 2022 — a stark contrast to homicides, which accounted for 22.1% of deaths, according to a new Northwestern University data brief.