Diversity can prevent failures in large power grids April 1, 2021 Integrated power grids offer benefits, but also pose challenges best addressed by leveraging differences
Whisker simulation gives insight into mammals’ sense of touch April 1, 2021 New model provides clues into how whisker bending translates to sensory touch signals
COVID vaccine earlier in pregnancy leads to better antibody transfer to baby April 1, 2021 Findings should sway women who are thinking, 'Maybe I’ll wait until after I deliver'
Northwestern selected for national study on virus transmission after vaccination April 1, 2021 Study currently enrolling undergraduate students
Northwestern football star kicks off ‘Imagine U Storytime’ lineup March 31, 2021 The family friendly virtual series announces April programming
‘Sweat sticker’ diagnoses cystic fibrosis on the skin in real time March 31, 2021 New wearable device changes color to detect early disease marker in newborns’ sweat
What if we could check Big Tech? March 30, 2021 The collective voice of millions of users could be as effective as regulation
Fooling coronavirus with new decoy protein renders it impotent March 29, 2021 Treatment reduces lung damage and results in mild symptoms in a preclinical study
Rural U.S. has more heart failure deaths than urban areas March 26, 2021 Greatest increases are in Black men under 65 years old