Wood burning in homes drives dangerous air pollution in winter
January 23, 2026
Thousands of U.S. deaths per year linked to particulate matter from wood smoke
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Research & Innovation
New ideas that lead to discovery across a range of fields in STEM, social sciences and the humanities
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Control valve discovered in gut’s plumbing system
January 12, 2026
New study reveals the molecular switch that controls balance of intestinal fluid
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Spotlight
Gestational diabetes rose every year in the US since 2016
Study of 12.6 million births shows 36% jump in past decade
January 6, 2026
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Science & Technology
A hidden rhythm brings microscopic particles into unison
January 26, 2026
First-of-its-kind probe monitors fetal health in utero during surgery
January 26, 2026
Wood burning in homes drives dangerous air pollution in winter
January 23, 2026
Business, Media & Politics
Pocketbook realities reshape Americans’ commitment to democratic ideals
January 6, 2026
What your personality and zip code say about your political preferences
November 19, 2025
Learn to disagree better
November 5, 2025
Health & Medicine
Long COVID brain fog far more common in US than India, other nations
January 28, 2026
Men’s heart attack risk climbs by mid-30s, years before women
January 27, 2026
More people are living 5 years after cancer diagnosis
January 21, 2026
In the News
New device developed at Northwestern could allow for safer fetal surgeries
Jan 27, 2026 – NBC Chicago
Scientists use battery chemistry to finally break down forever chemicals
Jan 27, 2026 – ZME Science
Close to 90% of Americans have silent heart disease, AHA says
Jan 25, 2026 – News Nation
Why Connecting With Others is Good For Your Health
Jan 18, 2026 – U.S. News