Helix Nebula reveals what happens to material shed by a dying star
The Helix Nebula is revealing how debris from a dying star gets broken apart and mixed into the…
Grain-sized fossils have solved a 113-million-year-old mystery, linking volcanic carbon dioxide to one of the ocean’s largest plankton extinctions
Tiny fossils have helped scientists crack a Cretaceous cold case. Using chemical signals preserved in microscopic shells, Northwestern…
This Drone Becomes Almost Invisible by Spinning Extremely Fast While Emitting an Unholy Whine
Ever since humans have been writing stories, the idea of invisibility has been a seductive one. Writers have…
Dementia patients gain contentment from attending live music concerts, shows study
Dementia patients gain peace and contentment from attending live music concerts, suggests new research. Researchers at Northwestern University…
New Phantom Twist drone spins so quickly that it virtually disappears
A drone spinning above the ground can become difficult to separate from the scenery behind it. Northwestern University…
After 50 Years, Astronomers Finally Found What the Milky Way’s Black Hole Was Hiding
Astronomers have uncovered long-sought evidence that the Milky Way’s central supermassive black hole is producing a wind, revealing…
Goodbye, knee pain. In a medical first, scientists have found a way to regrow damaged cartilage.
Science might be closer than ever to solving your aching knee problems. Researchers at Northwestern University have created…
Northwestern basketball player Grace Sullivan makes name for herself ahead of WNBA Draft
When Grace Sullivan transferred to Northwestern University last season, it felt like a basketball dream come true for…
Northwestern women’s basketball player Grace Sullivan, Antioch, Illinois native, makes name for herself ahead of WNBA Draft
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) — When Grace Sullivan transferred to Northwestern University last season, it felt like a basketball…
Scientists uncover how some 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds
Cognitive decline is typically considered a hallmark of aging, but research suggests that not everyone is susceptible. A…
New catalyst breaks down mixed plastics into fuels at low heat
Northwestern University chemists have developed a groundbreaking process that could simplify one of the world’s toughest environmental challenges:…
Fraudulent scientific research outpacing legitimate journals
The rise of “fake” science poses a serious threat to the integrity of academic research, a new study…