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Ultracool dwarf binary stars break records

January 10, 2023

Astrophysicists discover the closest and oldest ultracool dwarf binary ever observed

Community violence interventionists face on-the-job violence, trauma

January 10, 2023

Researchers from Northwestern, UAlbany say vulnerable frontline practitioners need more support

When ChatGPT writes scientific abstracts, can it fool study reviewers?

January 10, 2023

Even skeptical reviewers can’t spot all the fake abstracts

Frank Galati, passionate enthusiast and philosopher king

January 9, 2023 – American Theatre

Boundlessly creative and unfailingly astute, he didn’t just make and teach theatre of the mind but of the heart as well, writes Mary Zimmerman

Civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill will headline MLK Commemoration

January 6, 2023

Northwestern commemorates Dr. King’s legacy with Dream Week Jan. 16 to 23

Caribbean breadfruit traced back to Capt. Bligh’s 1791-93 journey

January 5, 2023

DNA, historical reports, morphological data connect breadfruit to its history

Why we should anthropomorphize COVID-19 and the flu

January 5, 2023

New research shows endowing diseases with human qualities makes people more likely to comply with health recommendations, writes Rima Touré-Tillery

Why happiness isn’t a project of Pollyanna-ism

January 5, 2023 – Time magazine

The key to enduring happiness is not to rid your life of negative emotions; instead, the goal is to also experience positive emotions, writes Judith Moskowitz

Celebrating 10 years of support for Northwestern’s Posse Scholars

January 5, 2023

Whether picking a class or a new winter coat, Posse’s Posse helps students succeed and feel a sense of belonging

Chad Mirkin receives King Faisal Prize for work in chemistry

January 4, 2023

First Northwestern professor to win most prestigious award in the Muslim world