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Northwestern researchers have developed a rapid PCR test for COVID-19 that is the best of both worlds: the speed of an antigen test with the accuracy of PCR technology.

William Reno, an expert on the politics of violent conflict and the political effects of foreign military assistance is available to discuss avenues available for providing aid to Ukraine, and what needs to be off the table to avoid escalation of conflict between the nuclear-armed powers of the U.S. and Russia.
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Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms your cardiovascular function during sleep and increases your insulin resistance the following morning, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

In a new study, researchers found that scientists who interact with others during assigned sessions at conferences are more likely to form productive collaborations.

Professor Jeffrey Winters, an expert on oligarchs and elites, is available to speak to media about the politics of wealth, and how these targeted sanctions could shape the outcome of the war.
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Experts on Russian public opinion are convening Tuesday, March 15 to discuss how support for the invasion of Ukraine is affected by Moscow’s recent crackdown on the news media and other avenues of domestic dissent.
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Akono is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering who develops smart concrete. Her concrete is water- and fracture-resistant, making it more durable and highly functional.
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Jacqueline Burke reflects on researching Type 1 Diabetes, a disease she was diagnosed with when she was 9. On days when mice have better glucose than her, this can be 'extremely challenging.'

John Torkelson will present his research on sustainable chemical recycling of traditionally non-recyclable materials at the American Physical Society’s March Meeting, sharing seven ways he's broken down tires and mattresses.

The 48th annual Northwestern Dance Marathon made a successful return to the tent while raising more than a half million dollars for two area non-profits. Hundreds of students took a break from exam-time studies to dance from Friday evening until early Sunday morning. It was all a fun effort to raise money for Chicago Youth Programs, the primary beneficiary, and the Evanston Community Foundation.