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January 2024
The Earthtunes app includes the cacophonous sounds of earthquakes near the Fagradalsfjall volcano, where recent eruptions have led to the evacuation of residents in the town of Grindavik.
Northwestern researchers have developed the first physics-based metric to predict whether or not a person might someday suffer the deadly condition, allowing physicians to intervene and potentially prevent the aorta from swelling to a dangerous size.
The annual list recognizes young, rising startup leaders in Chicago’s business community.
Linda Broadbelt, the Sarah Rebecca Roland Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, is investigating ways to recycle and redesign existing plastics.
Northwestern scientists have developed a new approach that prevents anaphylaxis in mice without suppressing the entire immune system.
The Block Museum of Art’s “Actions for the Earth: Art, Care and Ecology” exhibit will feature climate-focused works by 18 international artists and collectives from January 26 to July 7.
The series of networking events is held on the same night in dozens of locations around the world. Find an event near you.
Fans turned out to root for the Northwestern football team as they beat the University of Utah Utes in December.
The Hollywood power couple—whose acting and producing credits include “New Girl,” “Meet the Robinsons” and “WandaVision”—discuss working together and how they met at the University.
