Henry S. Bienen: ‘The right guy at the right time’ June 11, 2026 Served as stabilizing force for Northwestern
Cell-inspired material captures energy and releases it on demand June 11, 2026 Shape-shifting liquid transforms into an energy-rich gel that stores power for months
One in three middle-aged adults struggle with basic, ‘everyday’ health tasks June 10, 2026 Patients had trouble reading prescription instructions, recalling details about new diagnoses
Why plastic lingers: Water chemistry slows nature’s cleanup June 10, 2026 Natural water chemistry shields plastics from sunlight and microbes
Northwestern launches the Thriving Planet Institute June 9, 2026 Researchers, students and external partners to address the intertwined water, land and air challenges that impact human health
Reflecting on the lasting impact of Provost Kathleen Hagerty June 9, 2026 Colleagues honor her profound contributions to Northwestern
Cynthia Coburn receives 2026 Walder Award June 9, 2026 Recognized for her research on how education policy relates to practice in schools
Jinjoo Cho and Petia Vlahovska awarded Ver Steeg Fellowship June 9, 2026 Annual award honors tenured faculty for research excellence
Some drugs ‘fail’ because of unrealistic testing conditions June 9, 2026 Temperature and calcium reveal hidden drug behaviors overlooked in standard lab tests
Video game stroke rehab restores arm movement in chronic stroke survivors June 8, 2026 Game directly treated impaired arm rather than teaching ways to compensate for lack of function