Fighting coastal erosion with electricity
August 22, 2024
Bioinspired process makes marine sand more durable, resistant to erosion
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Research & Innovation
New ideas and techniques by Northwestern faculty lead to discovery across a range of fields
Researchers break down traditional barriers between disciplines to pursue advances in health care, science, technology, social sciences and the humanities.
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New biomaterial regrows damaged cartilage in joints
August 5, 2024
A crucial component in joints, cartilage is notoriously difficult to repair
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Spotlight
How we could warm Mars
A new idea among a rich history of proposals to make the surface of the cold planet habitable
August 9, 2024
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Science & Technology
Wastewater bacteria can break down plastic for food
October 3, 2024
Obesity, diabetes implant receives up to $34 million to fast-track development
October 2, 2024
Watch water form out of thin air
October 1, 2024
Culture, Politics & Business
Federal Assault Weapons Ban could have prevented 38 mass shootings since 2005
September 20, 2024
Strictest abortion-ban states offer least family support
September 4, 2024
Trump calls for mass deportations. How would that work?
August 24, 2024
Health & Medicine
Northwestern receives $20 million to study the health consequences of incarceration
September 30, 2024
Federal Assault Weapons Ban could have prevented 38 mass shootings since 2005
September 20, 2024
Cancer. And then, paying for cancer treatment
September 17, 2024
In the News
What you need to know about 'sloth fever' after 21 cases confirmed among US travelers
Aug 29, 2024 – ABC News
Donating a kidney is safer than ever, reassuring research finds
Aug 28, 2024 – NBC News
9 Weird Symptoms Cardiologists Say You Should Never Ignore
Aug 28, 2024 – Time magazine