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Northwestern University is a leading private research institution based in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and innovation, Northwestern is home to renowned programs in medicine, engineering, materials science, and social sciences. The university frequently makes headlines for its contributions to cutting-edge scientific and technological discoveries, from advanced nanomaterials to breakthroughs in neuroscience and public health. This page features the latest research findings and news emerging from Northwestern’s labs, centers, and collaborations.
The brain’s immune cells removed plaques and helped restore a healthier environment in the brains…
The device provides a range of sensations, such as vibrations, pressure, and twisting. A team…
A decade-long radio mystery has finally been solved: astronomers have linked repeating pulses to a…
Spiders don’t just spin webs—they engineer them. By stretching their silk as they spin, spiders…
Scientists have uncovered that iron oxides, previously thought to trap phosphorus, actually help convert it…
The Milky Way’s central black hole, Sagittarius A*, is an unstoppable cosmic firework show, flaring…
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking atom interferometer capable of amplifying faint signals by 1,000 times…
Scientists are developing a brain-computer interface to help patients with Broca’s aphasia regain speech. Broca’s…
Researchers found that newborn immune cells regenerate heart tissue by producing thromboxane. Mimicking this process…
A diet consisting of fiber-free juice may promote the growth of inflammation-linked bacteria in the…
Mitochondria, often seen as cellular powerhouses, play a surprising role in immune regulation. Researchers found…
A specialized sponge absorbs pollutants and releases them for reuse—paving the way for cleaner waterways…
Advancements could enhance perceptual capabilities in robotics. Artificially engineered biological processes, such as perception systems,…
Researchers at Northwestern have found a way to keep quantum networks functioning despite the inherent…
Astronomers have traced a mysterious fast radio burst to an unexpected place — an ancient,…
Northwestern University researchers have achieved a groundbreaking development in materials science with the creation of…
Researchers at Northwestern University have redefined battery technology by converting waste material into an efficient…