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Discovery challenges assumptions about origins of mysterious space signals For the first time, astronomers have traced a mysterious cosmic signal to the…
Jan 21, 2025
Northwestern University engineers have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation over fiber optic cables actively carrying Internet traffic, marking a…
Dec 24, 2024
New research reveals how our prehistoric brain regions collaborate with newer neural networks to fuel social anxiety and self-reflection Published in Science…
Nov 23, 2024
Researchers have long sought new ways to treat cancer, especially in cases where traditional therapies fall short.
Nov 16, 2024
Step aside hard, rigid materials. There is a new soft, sustainable electroactive material in town — and it’s poised to open new possibilities for medical devices, wearable technology and human-computer interfaces.
Oct 10, 2024
Northwestern University researchers have discovered a remarkably diverse collection of viruses living on showerheads and toothbrushes, revealing an unexpected hotspot of microbial life in our homes.
Oct 9, 2024
Researchers have long observed that a common family of environmental bacteria, Comamonadacae, grow on plastics littered throughout urban rivers and wastewater systems.
Oct 3, 2024
Unexpected Insights from an Invasive Species Sea lampreys, often viewed as destructive invaders in Midwestern fisheries, are providing crucial clues about the evolutionary origins of vertebrates.
Jul 26, 2024
A team of researchers led by Northwestern University has uncovered a new pathway in Earth's phosphorus cycle, revealing that iron oxide minerals play a crucial role in transforming organic phosphorus into its inorganic form.
Jul 18, 2024
Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital have made a significant discovery in the fight against lupus, an autoimmune disease affecting over 1.5 million people in the U.S.
Jul 11, 2024
Field originates surprisingly close to the surface An international team of researchers, including engineers from Northwestern University, is getting closer to…
May 22, 2024
The eternal struggle between the allure of food and the wisdom to stop eating when full may have its roots deep within the brain.
May 17, 2024
In October 2022, astronomers observed the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded, GRB 221009A, also known as the "Brightest of All Time" (B.O.A.T.).…
Apr 12, 2024
In the center of our Milky Way galaxy, some strange things are happening with the stars.
Apr 5, 2024
