Joy and wonder at Northwestern: 2025 in photos December 12, 2025 Northwestern Now looks back on the year’s moments of purple pride
Rare image of Tatooine-like planet is closest to its twin stars yet December 11, 2025 Discovered in old data, new exoplanet was formed after the dinosaurs went extinct
Shape-shifting cell channel reveals new target for precision drugs December 11, 2025 Cellular gate dilates and constricts like an eye’s iris to let molecules pass through
In pneumonia’s tug-of-war, lung microbiome could tip the balance December 10, 2025 Microbial communities in lungs linked to pneumonia recovery in new study
Tens of millions in federal research funds already restored to Northwestern December 9, 2025 According to the agreement, the federal government will restore all eligible funds within 30 days
QSI-TEAMS to fast-track medical device development December 9, 2025 New institute will create a streamlined path from device innovation to patient care
New hepatitis C test paves the way for same-day treatment December 8, 2025 15-minute test developed at Northwestern provides results up to 75% faster than current rapid tests
Wireless device ‘speaks’ to the brain with light December 8, 2025 Implant could restore lost senses, provide sensory feedback for prosthetic limbs
Lung cancer surveillance in the U.S. misses most patients December 4, 2025 Expanding universal age-based screening could prevent more than 26,000 extra deaths yearly
Airplane and hospital air is cleaner than you might think December 3, 2025 First study to use worn face masks as a passive tool to monitor indoor air