Vaccine playbook: What to expect and when

As the CDC begins to schedule the vaccine rollout, there are still many questions. What can the public expect from a vaccination? Will we need to continue social distancing and wear masks? How long before immunity kicks in? When will life ever return to normal?

Northwestern Medicine infectious disease and critical care experts offer a vaccine playbook.

Secrets of a 1900-year-old mummy revealed

The mummified remains of ancient Egyptians hold many secrets, from the condition of the bodies to the artifacts placed within the burial garments. Now, a team of researchers has found a way to unwrap those secrets without unraveling the mummies themselves.

Aquatic robots imitate living creatures

Northwestern researchers, led by Samuel Stupp, have developed a first-of-its-kind life-like material that acts as a soft robot. The robot can walk at human speed, pick up and transport cargo to a new location, climb up hills and even break-dance to release a particle.

Read more about what the robot can do.

Nemmers Prize winner in medical science named

Dr. David Sabatini of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, member of the Whitehead Institute and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator known for his landmark discoveries in the area of cell signaling and growth regulation, is the recipient of the Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science.

Other News

Heading Fermilab’s new quantum national center, scientist Anna Grassellino has been named “Woman of the Year” by Italy’s D La Repubblica magazine.

Three professors have been named to the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to academic inventors.

The Kellogg School of Management is now the host of the Moskowitz Prize, the premier global prize for research in sustainable finance.

Argentina Pop: The Block Museum of Art has received a new gift of mid-20th century posters that significantly expands its holdings of Latin American art, graphic design and Pop Art. The 18 archival posters are by Argentinean artist Edgardo Giménez.