New insights could advance microfluidics and drug delivery systems. New study finds obstacles can trap rolling microparticles in fluid Through simulations and experiments, physicists attribute…
Researchers pushed the age limit of human neurons further than previously possible. A team of researchers led by Northwestern University has achieved a breakthrough by…
Efficient, low-cost transistors have a wide range of applications, including biomedical sensing. A multidisciplinary Northwestern University research team has created a groundbreaking transistor that is…
Social scientist and synthetic biologist collaborate to tackle a global challenge. Scientists from Northwestern University have collaborated on the implementation of an accurate, low-cost, and…
A new earthquake model has been developed by Northwestern University that considers the full history of a fault’s earthquakes to better forecast the next one….
Researchers have discovered a method for creating new materials for use in batteries, magnets, and microelectronics. The most skilled artists can create a one-of-a-kind…
A previously unknown mechanism that drives aging has been found to be universal across a range of different animals, including humans. A new study finds…
New studies confirm mid-Cretaceous volcanism caused ocean acidification. New analyses of fossil plankton and sedimentary rock confirm that massive volcanic CO2 emissions triggered ocean acidification…
Small magnetic whirlpools could revolutionize high-performance computer memory storage. Magnets create invisible fields that attract certain materials. A familiar example is refrigerator magnets. However, they…
The political controversy surrounding Goya CEO’s political statements in 2020 has shed light on the question. The CEO of Goya, a well-known Latin food brand,…
Long Gamma-Ray Bursts Can Be Generated by Neutron Star Mergers For nearly two decades, astrophysicists have believed that long gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) resulted solely from…
Immune cells in brain and spinal fluid become dysregulated and ‘a little angry’ as we age. Cerebrospinal fluid immune system is drastically altered in individuals…
Most robust inventory to date catalogs SGRBs’ host galaxies and characteristics. Using observations and modeling, astronomers pinpointed the origins of 84 SGRBs, quadrupling existing samples….
Stability in Asymmetry By breaking the symmetry of their environment, scientists demonstrate a new technique for extending the length of time qubits can retain information….
More than half of the children treated saw a greater than 75% reduction in symptoms. Researchers involved in a new multi-site international phase III study…
Health benefits come from eating during the daytime, demonstrating a potential link to energy release. Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have uncovered the mechanism behind why…
A new study finds the chances of uncovering life on Mars are better than previously expected. Researchers simulated Mars’ harsh ionizing radiation conditions to see…
Post-mortem brains of SuperAgers reveal significantly larger neurons in memory region. SuperAger neurons are even larger than those in individuals 20 to 30 years younger…
