Making the unimaginable possible in materials discovery December 21, 2022 Scientists find way to make new materials for batteries, magnets and microelectronics
Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health December 19, 2022 Longer lifespans, disparities in dental health make understanding tooth enamel more important
What will it take for quantum science to thrive in the US? Start with a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. December 15, 2022 Professor Jens Koch attends the Quantum Initiative Centers Summit in Washington, D.C., to discuss how to inspire young scientists
Christmas-colored droplets hint at solutions for fog harvesting December 15, 2022 Work also has implications for mist elimination, microplastics remediation
Aging is driven by unbalanced genes December 9, 2022 Newly uncovered mechanism holds true across a variety of animals, including humans
Surprise kilonova upends established understanding of long gamma-ray bursts December 7, 2022 Long gamma-ray bursts can be generated by neutron star mergers, study finds
Team with Northwestern astrophysicists competes for $300 million November 28, 2022 Team with Northwestern astrophysicists competes for $300 million
Short gamma-ray bursts traced farther into distant universe November 21, 2022 Most robust inventory to date catalogs SGRBs’ host galaxies, characteristics
Two Northwestern faculty-led teams celebrate 2022 Chicago Innovation Awards November 18, 2022 Illinois Wastewater Surveillance System, Epicore Biosystems among 20 most innovative products and services
The Milky Way’s mysterious filaments have ‘older, distant cousins’ November 17, 2022 New family portrait uncovers insights into the structures’ unknown origins