Training to fight malaria in Uganda December 20, 2024 Visiting scientist George Peter Magoola brought to a Northwestern lab insights into pressing problems at home in Africa
The year in Northwestern news December 20, 2024 Stories from 2024 that highlight our community, research breakthroughs and reasons to smile
First demonstration of quantum teleportation over busy Internet cables December 20, 2024 Advance opens door for secure quantum applications without specialized infrastructure
Holiday cheer without fear: How to navigate food allergies this season December 18, 2024 Food allergy expert Melissa Engel offers guidance on celebrating safely, without compromising fun or inclusion
Young exoplanet’s atmosphere unexpectedly differs from its birthplace December 18, 2024 New study shows planet formation might be more complicated than previously thought
Using AI to analyze placentas for faster detection of neonatal, maternal problems December 17, 2024 Discarding the placenta without examination is a ‘missed opportunity’
‘It’s better to sing than to take a pill every day’ December 17, 2024 Northwestern researchers explore whether music and singing can help young hearts heal
Prehistoric rock in Japan reveals clues to ocean extinction event December 17, 2024 New analysis pinpoints timing and duration of extreme environmental disruption that choked oxygen from Earth’s oceans
10 books from 2024 to add to your reading list December 17, 2024 Check out a graphic novel mystery, a pop culture deep-dive, poetry and more from Northwestern faculty over the past year
How your breathing coordinates brain rhythms during sleep December 17, 2024 Breathing conducts an orchestra of brain waves underlying memory consolidation