Researchers created a compact terahertz radiation source that operates at room temperature We are all familiar with the hassles that accompany air travel. We shuffle through long lines, remo... Read more
When a foreign material like a medical device or surgical implant is put inside the human body, the body always responds. According to Northwestern’s Guillermo Ameer, most of the time, that... Read more
Environmentally friendly solar cell pushes forward the ‘next big thing in photovoltaics’ Northwestern University researchers are the first to develop a new solar cell with good e... Read more
One strategy for addressing the world’s energy crisis is to stop wasting so much energy when producing and using it One strategy for addressing the world’s energy crisis is to stop wasting s... Read more
Intravaginal ring providing dual protection is first of its kind to enter a clinical trial Women’s reproductive health may never be the same, thanks to Northwestern University biomedical eng... Read more
Crowdsourcing systems ease challenges in conference and trip planning If two minds are better than one, what could thousands of minds accomplish? The possibilities are endless — if res... Read more
Unprecedented fill factors of 80 percent come close to that of silicon solar cells Energy consumption is growing rapidly in the 21st century, with rising energy costs and sustainabili... Read more
Current electronics are too rigid For people with heart conditions and other ailments that require monitoring, life can be complicated by constant hospital visits and time-consuming tests. B... Read more
