Northwestern launches the Thriving Planet InstituteJune 9, 2026from Northwestern NowResearchers, students and external partners to address the intertwined water, land and air challenges that impact human health
Northwestern researchers pitch ideas with environmental and health impactMay 29, 2026from Northwestern NowInterdisciplinary teams compete for $200,000 in seed funding
Subway systems are uncomfortably hot — and worseningMarch 10, 2026from Northwestern NowAnalysis of more than 85,000 social posts reveals rising thermal discomfort and how it affects people
Jamboree Sparks New Vision for University-Wide Water ResearchJanuary 31, 2025from McCormickInterdisciplinary event united faculty to tackle water challenges and sustainability
‘Hey doc, my planet hurts. Can you write me a prescription?’May 1, 2024from Northwestern NowPsychologist David Victorson says our own enjoyment of nature can also benefit Earth itself