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Scientists Warn of Disinfectant Overuse

More than two-dozen scientists, including Northwestern Engineering’s Erica Hartmann, have issued a warning about the overuse of antimicrobial chemicals.Read more

Engineering Students Bring View to Sequencing Artist Prints

Dylan Brown, Andy Wehmeyer, and Nadiah Zamri devised groupings that reflect the duality of prints by Dario Robleto on display at the Block Museum of Art.Read more

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Metal-filtering Sponge Removes Lead from Water

A reusable sponge developed by Professor Vinayak Dravid can capture and recover critical metals and heavy-metal pollutants.Read more

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Student Team Wins Third-Place Honors at DOE Solar Decathlon

The design concept by engiNUity refurbishes a nearby junior high school, keeping sustainability and human experience at the forefront of their plans.Read more

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