Northwestern University

Researchers have shown they can achieve some control over what people are dreaming, bringing a theme that has been frequently explored in the sci-fi and horror genres off the screen and into the lab. Puzzle-solving was at the heart of the research.

A new study from Northwestern University offers hope to Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. If researchers there are correct, their new small-molecule NU-9 drug may be able to stop the disease long before it begins ruining lives.

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a sub-scalp device that beams light through bone into the brain, teasing a future of drug-free pain relief, cybernetic control of robotic limbs, and the simulation of sight, hearing, and touch.

For the first time, scientists have demonstrated how tanning beds cause fundamental DNA damage across almost the skin's entire surface that results in a threefold risk of developing melanoma. It puts beyond doubt the dangers of using these devices.

Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a device that goes on your fingertip to feel the sensation of interacting with textured surfaces on a touchscreen. It could be a major step forward in how we interact with personal tech.

An inexpensive catalyst that selectively breaks down the most common single-use plastics in recycling processes negates the need for tedious and expensive sorting. This could give recycling the nudge it need to keep pace with plastic production.

A common asthma medication could be the key to preventing life-threatening reactions to food allergies. Researchers at Northwestern University identified a previously unknown biological trigger for anaphylaxis – and a surprising way to target it.

A cannabinoid our bodies produce naturally has been found to play a role in the fear responses characteristic of conditions like anxiety and PTSD. The discovery opens the door to developing a treatment that targets this specific chemical.

While many parents extol the virtues of breastfeeding, it can be hard to tell how much milk a breastfeeding infant is consuming. A new wearable device addresses that problem, using an electrical current to gauge milk intake in real time.

Did you know you emit gases through your skin? These vapors, which include CO2 and volatile organic compounds, can provide insights about your metabolic status, disease states, and overall health. A new wearable can help make sense of it all.

Engineers at Illinois' Northwestern University have developed the tiniest pacemaker you'll ever see. It's several times smaller than a regular pacemaker, and it's designed for patients several times smaller than the average pacemaker user.

You don't often find crowds flocking to take in the pungent scent of rotting flesh, yet that's just what happens when a corpse flower blooms at a public garden. But this iconic endangered plant is now facing a new threat – our aversion to paperwork.