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Northwestern scientists put tiny particles in liquid under an electric field; they began moving together without touching, and the liquid carried the signals

Engineers at Northwestern University have made a fascinating discovery: tiny plastic spheres can synchronize their movements within a liquid environment. Remarkably, this phenomenon arises from fluid interactions rather than direct communication or contact. These findings could illuminate the dynamics of coordination seen in nature, such as in fireflies or heart…

The Economic Times · Nov 7

For 8 years, scientists studied 8 wild bumblebee species in Colorado; tongue length shaped pollen preferences, while bees shifted their diets with the seasons

A recent study from Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden reveals bumblebees' dietary preferences. Wild bumblebees monitor their intake of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates throughout the seasons. The research indicates that bees change their dietary preferences as seasons progress, ensuring they get adequate nutrition. Planting a variety of flowers…

The Economic Times · Nov 7

New from top data scientist's (non-AI) Senate model: Despite uptick in Maine and Alaska, Republicans stand just one chance in six of keeping control

Northwestern University professor Thomas Miller 'Nowcast' incorporates data from betting markets along with economic and financial models to project the odds for candidates in the Senate races.

Fortune · Oct 31

Face Yoga Movements That Actually Work for Indian Facial Structure and Bone Shape

Why Indian Bone Structure Changes the EquationIndian faces are not a monolith, but there are consistent skeletal tendencies across South Asian populations: a broader zygomatic arch (the cheekbone ridge), a relatively flat midface, a stronger and wider mandible, and orbital bones that sit the eyes deeper into the skull. A…

Times Life · Aug 30

Chicago study links more urban tree cover to fewer deaths; adding 14,000 trees a year was tied to 105 fewer deaths

A new study by Northwestern University has found that neighbourhoods in Chicago that lost more tree canopy over 11 years also recorded higher mortality rates, particularly in hotter areas. The researchers say protecting mature trees, along with planting new ones, could help reduce heat-related health risks and improve public health…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Star Trek's Klingon cloaking tech comes to life with a drone that turns invisible – by taking advantage of a glitch in the human eye

Cloaking technology might be banned for humans in the Star Trek universe – but Northwestern University can hide this drone in plain sight!

Digital Camera World · Jul 23

Meet Phantom Twist, a stealthy new drone that hides in plain sight by tricking your eyes

High-speed rotation exploits the concept of motion blur to conceal a new drone while it's in flight.

LiveScience · Jul 23

University engineers have figured out how to build an 'invisible' drone — here's the science behind it

Phantom Twist doesn't use camouflage to hide. Instead, this drone spins so fast that human eyes can't resolve its shape. It's a clever piece of engineering, although a working camera remains an unsolved problem.

TechRadar · Jul 20

Education Dept. flags potential national security threat. Donations are pouring in to US universities from sanctioned Chinese entities

“I relate it to having kids and not parenting well.”

We Got This Covered · Jul 19

‘Phantom Twist’ drone spins so fast that it is nearly invisible — flying device adds motion blur to the real world

Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois have built a drone that rotates so fast it is cloaked by motion blur.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 19