First wearable device to monitor health by detecting gases emitted from and absorbed through the…
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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.
A tiny device can be inserted using a syringe and then safely dissolves once it…
NU-9 targets a shared underlying mechanism found in various neurodegenerative diseases. A new study from…
Incomplete data results in reduced genetic diversity and contributes to population decline. Commonly known as…
Scientists have captured the first-ever video of atoms in motion during a chemical reaction, revealing…
An innovative process converts CO2 into solid, durable materials that trap carbon. Using seawater, electricity,…
The device moves beyond simple vibrations to produce a refined and diverse range of haptic…
Researchers have found a lower-cost way to capture carbon dioxide from the air by using…
The unexpected discovery may provide scientists with new insights into how cancer develops — and…
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…