Found: Milky Way black hole’s missing wind June 4, 2026 The half-century-long search is finally over, opening a new window into the physics at play in the center of the galaxy
Who’s speaking to the Class of 2026? June 3, 2026 Artists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and a Nobel laureate, among others, will share words of wisdom during Northwestern graduation ceremonies
Organized microbial ‘workforces’ keep Earth’s underground biosphere running June 3, 2026 Underground ecosystems consistently assemble into functional microbial guilds
More support for gay candidates — but only if they look and act ‘straight’ June 1, 2026 A first-of-its-kind study separates sexuality and gender expression to explore U.S. voter attitudes
Things to do at NU: June 3 to 10 June 1, 2026 Show your appreciation, take a study break and listen to Rachmaninoff
Student Mariam Fofana wins a Beinecke Scholarship June 1, 2026 The program provides $35,000 for graduate studies in the arts, humanities and social sciences
Biohub releases a world model of protein biology June 1, 2026 System could help design entirely new proteins, therapies and diagnostics
Northwestern researchers pitch ideas with environmental and health impact May 29, 2026 Interdisciplinary teams compete for $200,000 in seed funding
Water scarcity could undercut U.S. lithium mining May 28, 2026 Clean energy needs lithium, but climate change could make it harder to mine
Memory decline after menopause linked to loss of estrogen production in brain tissue May 27, 2026 Preclinical study findings may help explain why women are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease