Northwestern University is a prestigious private research university located in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is one of the oldest universities in the United States and is renowned for its academic excellence across a wide range of disciplines. It offers an array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its various schools, including the Kellogg School of Management, McCormick School of Engineering, Medill School of Journalism, and the School of Law. Known for its rigorous academic environment and cutting-edge research, Northwestern is also part of the Big Ten Conference and boasts a vibrant campus life with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and innovation. The university’s strategic location near Chicago provides students and faculty with ample opportunities for professional networking, cultural enrichment, and collaborative research.
Scientists discover metallic minerals split water to generate ‘dark oxygen’. An international study reveals that deep-sea minerals produce oxygen in total darkness, suggesting an alternative…
New research reveals that iron oxide in soils can recycle phosphorus from organic matter. A new study by Northwestern University demonstrates that iron oxide minerals…
A new study aids in clarifying the role of microbes in the global carbon cycle. When soil microbes eat plant matter, the digested food follows…
The brain exhibits structural criticality near phase transitions, consistent across species, potentially guiding the development of new brain models. When a magnet is heated, it…
A new study reveals the sun’s magnetic field originates closer to the surface, solving a 400-year-old mystery first probed by Galileo and enhancing solar storm…
A newly identified link between two brain areas could influence eating behavior control. A recent study reveals that weaker connections between brain areas related to…
New study is first to use statistical physics to corroborate 1940s social balance theory. Most people have heard the famous phrase “the enemy of my…
New catalyst may provide a potential solution for utilizing captured carbon. A new catalyst made from an inexpensive, abundant metal and common table sugar has…
New AI algorithm for robots consistently outperforms state-of-the-art systems. Northwestern University engineers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm designed specifically for smart robotics….
AI analyzes accessible data to pinpoint genetic modifications that alter cellular activity. Advances in gene sequencing technology and computing power have significantly increased the availability…
James Webb Space Telescope observations show no sign of heavy elements. In October 2022, an international team of researchers, including Northwestern University astrophysicists, observed the…
New research traces the fates of stars living near the Milky Way’s central black hole. Despite their ancient ages, some stars orbiting the Milky Way’s…
Between 2014 and 2021, the overall rates of maternal mortality nearly doubled. A recent study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that the maternal mortality rate in…
What causes our body to age? Four complementary studies, including one from Northwestern Medicine, have come to the same conclusion: long genes. In a new…
Discovery opens door to developing non-toxic fast and sustained-effect antidepressants. ‘Ketamine alongside conventional antidepressants could amplify therapeutic effects’ A fast-acting antidepressant ‘is enormously helpful for…
Recent research reveals the mechanism by which soil captures atmospheric carbon derived from plants. When carbon molecules from plants make their way into the soil,…
A groundbreaking study introduces a new method of targeting ‘undruggable’ proteins to fight neurodegenerative diseases by enhancing cellular antioxidant defenses, offering new hope for treatment…
Researchers have engineered T cells with a cancer-derived mutation, boosting their potency against tumors over 100-fold without toxicity, marking a significant advancement in immunotherapy that…