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dichtel-chainmailChainmail-like material could be the future of armor

First 2D mechanically interlocked polymer exhibits exceptional flexibility and strength

 

 


Silverman N-9

National Institute on Aging invests an additional $7.3 million into NU-9

Funding will support research into the ALS drug’s effectiveness for other neurodegenerative diseases

 


Mirkin MetacrystalNorthwestern University Researchers Unveil Breakthrough in Nonlinear Optics through Colloidal Metacrystals

Researchers present a transformative advance in our ability to fabricate nonlinear optic and photonic devices

 


Zhang Lab

Unlocking New Possibilities for Cancer Immunotherapy

The Zhang Lab has developed a method for identifying reactive cysteines on peptide antigens within the immune system

 

 


inflamation sensorFirst-of-its-kind sensor tracks inflammation continuously, in real time

Led by Shana Kelley, this CZ Biohub implantable device demonstrates an impactful new way to monitor health and disease

 


Stupp science'Electric plastic’ could open door to new generation of implants and wearable tech 

Self-assembling, biocompatible molecular ribbons can store energy and information

 


Ryan accelerator zhangResearch Acceleration Fund awards more than $2 million to Northwestern scientists

The Zhang Lab awarded strategic seed funding to fuel transformative research

 


Gianneschi Huntingtons

New Huntington’s treatment prevents protein aggregation

Designer polymers disrupt protein interactions to preserve cell health in mouse study

 

 


Perskovite cells SargentStability of perovskite solar cells tripled with protective coating

Coated cells also delivered a solar power conversion efficiency of 26%

 

 


Daily NUNU chemistry labs probe alternatives for ‘irreplaceable’ chemical banned by EPA

While most uses of the solvent are completely banned under the Toxic Substances Control Act, research labs are still able to use a regulated quantity of DCM

 


Malapit Lab Battery researchGreen battery discovery turns trash into treasure

Northwestern researchers leverage industrial waste to store energy

 

 


Radiation Resistent bacteriaHow ‘Conan the Bacterium’ withstands extreme radiation

New discovery finds simple metabolites combine to form a powerful antioxidant

 

  


 

SHORTWAVE SCIENCE:  Prof. Brian Hoffman

 Hoffman on NPR

 

 

 

 

 

 


 NANOSCAPE PODCAST

Nanoscapepodcast

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

VITAL SIGHTS: Prof. John Rogers

Rogers on Vital Signs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
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