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A Northwestern University-led team of astronomers has developed the most extensive inventory to date of the galaxies where short gamma-ray bursts (SGRBs) originate.

Two of Chicago’s most notable innovations of the year are rooted in Northwestern University research, according to Chicago Innovation, which bestowed the coveted honors on the Illinois Wastewater Surveillance System and Epicore Biosystems at the 21st annual Chicago Innovation Awards Nov. 16.

By 2031, the rebuild of Ryan Field on Northwestern University’s campus will generate nearly $1.2 billion for the Evanston community, according to a newly released independent economic impact study. This includes $659.9 million in economic impact to the City of Evanston during the construction process alone.

In the race to make solar energy more practical amidst soaring gas prices and threats of climate catastrophe, a team of researchers is taking steps toward a more efficient, higher voltage solar cell made of all-perovskite crystals.

A Northwestern health psychologist explains the triggers that impact our eating during the holidays, including family beliefs and traditions around food, common all-or-nothing thinking, influences from fellow diners and even whether you are served buffet versus family style. The goal, she says, is to enjoy your meals in a psychologically healthy way without abandoning healthy behaviors.
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For the first time, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products) and the increased growth of uterine fibroids, the most common tumors among women.

Wily women fighting through the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, a story of friends, workers, and survival in the heart of the Rust Belt, and a story of healing in the midst of everything falling apart make up the trio of Wirtz Center's annual MFA Lab series in the winter and spring of 2023. 

In the fall of 2019, emergency departments in Illinois experienced a spike in visits from youth ages 5 to 19 with suicidal thoughts or ideas, according to a new study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. There was an additional surge in these types of visits during the pandemic, the study found.

While there is clear evidence that leaders blossom early, little research exists about leadership development in adolescence. Arguing that an understanding of youth leadership would have immediate application for educators, parents, policy makers and employers, the authors of the paper make a case for adding a multidisciplinary developmental perspective to leadership research.

Chinese incursions across India’s west and central borders are not independent, random incidents that happen by mistake. Instead, these incursions are part of a strategically planned, coordinated effort in order to gain permanent control of disputed border areas, a new study has found.