How we could warm Mars
A new idea among a rich history of proposals to make the surface of the cold planet habitable
Ever since learning the surface of the planet Mars is cold and dead, scientists have wondered if there was a way to
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New biomaterial regrows damaged cartilage in joints
A crucial component in joints, cartilage is notoriously difficult to repair
Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model.
Although it looks like a rubbery goo, …
Lampreys possess a ‘jaw-dropping’ evolutionary origin
Invasive, blood-sucking fish ‘may hold the key to understanding where we came from’
One of just two vertebrates without a jaw, sea lampreys that are wreaking havoc in Midwestern fisheries are simultaneously helping scientists understand the origins of two important
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‘Dancing molecules’ heal cartilage damage
Regenerative effects of the molecules might be universal across tissue types
In November 2021, Northwestern University researchers introduced an injectable new therapy, which harnessed fast-moving “dancing molecules,” to repair tissues and reverse paralysis after severe spinal cord injuries.Now, the
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Deep-ocean floor produces its own ‘dark oxygen’
New study finds metallic minerals act as geobatteries to split water
An international team of researchers, including a Northwestern University chemist, has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor produce oxygen — 13,000 feet below the surface.
The surprising …
Will in the Water: Northwestern chemistry professor Will Dichtel completes a swim across the English Channel
Will Dichtel is in rarified air once again – this time for his athletic prowess.
Chemistry professor Will Dichtel enters exclusive company again – this time by swimming. One of only 1,131 individuals to have ever earned the illustrious “Genius …
Northwestern University’s Ask a Wildcat Wins Silver Circle of Excellence Award
The innovative Ask a Wildcat tool for students has won the Silver Circle of Excellence award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in the Engagement in the Volunteer Engagement category. This accolade underscores the university’s commitment …
Dense, swirling winds help supermassive black holes grow
Newly uncovered process is similar to how stars and planets are born
By studying nearby galaxy ESO320-G030, a Northwestern University-led team of international astronomers has discovered extremely powerful rotating, magnetic winds help the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole grow.
The
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Northwestern receives $32.4 million to study healthy aging
Focus is on molecular biology and role of proteins in disease and life span
Northwestern University has been awarded $32.4 million over five years from the Hevolution Foundation to study proteostasis — the processes by which cells maintain protein health …
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 …