Northwestern Scientists Launch Projects Using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Research
Brain’s structure hangs in ‘a delicate balance’
New finding appears to be universal across insects, mammals and humans When a magnet is heated up, it reaches a critical point where it loses magnetization. Called “criticality,” this point of high complexity is reached when a physical object is transitioning...
New study is the first to use statistical physics to corroborate the 1940s social balance theory
Most people have heard the famous phrase “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Now, Northwestern University researchers have used statistical physics to confirm the theory that underlies this famous axiom. The study was published May 3 in the journal Science...
New catalyst could offer a potential solution for using captured carbon
A new catalyst made from an inexpensive, abundant metal and common table sugar has the power to destroy carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. In a new Northwestern University study, the catalyst successfully converted CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO), an important building block to...
Northwestern researchers and seismologists near the East-African Rift, collaborate to deepen understanding of Earth’s systems
This May, Northwestern's Earth and Planetary Sciences department is hosting a workshop titled "Volcano & Rift Seismicity in the Northern Branches of The East African Rift System." The workshop, designed explicitly for early-career seismologists from different countries along the East-African...
Do earthquake hazard maps predict higher shaking than actually occurred?
Discrepancy between maps and shaking data is in conversion between them Hazard maps predicting future earthquake shaking are important in the design of earthquake-resistant buildings. Seismologists have been making these maps for about 50 years, but little is known how well...
Celebrating 20 Years of Global Health Studies: Fostering leaders dedicated to addressing health inequities across the world
Since its 2004 launch, the innovative Program in Global Health Studies has addressed students’ rising interest in creating meaningful change in the world with a diverse array of courses, faculty, and experiences. Right away, William Leonard knew Northwestern University was...
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Maple Syrup and climate change: Students learn about the syrup industry and its impact on the environment, and Native American and non-Native communities
Scientists look to create a clearer picture of what happens when you combine climate change with urban environments Climate change could have an impact on an important part of the day — breakfast. As a result of fewer trees, reduced tree health...
New study: When parents talk about racism with their children, negative biases toward Black people are reduce in both parent and child
Experts have long pointed out the need for white parents to have conversations that directly address racism with their children to reduce racial bias. But many parents fail to have these crucial discussions. Psychology researchers at Northwestern University have published the...
Renowned social and cultural psychologist Stephanie Fryberg joins Northwestern University
Stephanie Fryberg, a renowned social and cultural psychologist, joins Northwestern University’s Department of Psychology and will be affiliated with the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) Professor Stephanie Fryberg has joined Northwestern’s Department of Psychology and will be affiliated...
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Northwestern researchers to study racial equity, STEM education, and school reform in Evanston
Northwestern University researchers received a five-year, $4.5M grant from the National Science Foundation to study racial equity, STEM education, and school reform in Evanston, Ill., a diverse suburb of Chicago. The project looks at the impact of the closure of a local elementary...
