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The future of Northwestern University

  • 21articles
  • 2016first covered
  • 6 Jun 2026latest update
  • 10linked technologies
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Computing

Printed artificial neurons that mimic brain cells could slash AI energy bills

AI and intelligence

New imaging tech lets scientists see water forming at the molecular level

Industry and manufacturing

Quantum Shells could help ultra fast detection of high energy particles

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The technologies Northwestern University is working on

Emerging technologies most often reported alongside Northwestern University, with when each is expected to reach the mainstream.

PolymersMainstream c. 20263 shared articles3D PrintingMainstream c. 20363 shared articlesFlexible ElectronicsMainstream c. 20342 shared articlesNeuromorphic ComputingMainstream c. 20322 shared articlesEdge ComputingMainstream c. 20322 shared articlesTransient ElectronicsMainstream c. 20382 shared articlesRobotsMainstream c. 20322 shared articlesShape Shifting RobotsMainstream c. 20382 shared articles

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All 21 articles on Northwestern University

  1. Printed artificial neurons that mimic brain cells could slash AI energy billsComputing
  2. New imaging tech lets scientists see water forming at the molecular levelAI and intelligence
  3. Quantum Shells could help ultra fast detection of high energy particlesIndustry and manufacturing
  4. New mini transistors reduce AI’s energy consumption by a hundred foldComputing
  5. Scientists have found a way to break down Forever ChemicalsEarth and energy
  6. Scientists create first of a kind implant that treats pain without the drugsBiotech and enhanced humans
  7. It turns out using the oceans to suck up CO2 might be alot harder than people thoughtEarth and energy
  8. Researchers have flown the world’s smallest flying computersComputing
  9. World’s first handheld neutron detector detects bombs and nuclear material in real timeEarth and energy
  10. Researchers show off transformer-like robots that change shape without central controlRobotics
  11. US Army explores the use of shape shifting robots for 2040Robotics
  12. A new VR synthetic skin brings feelings to gaming and prostheticsVirtual worlds
  13. This AI dreams up new text based adventures as you play the gamesAI and intelligence
  14. Molecular storage breakthrough stores information for millions of years without energyComputing
  15. Revolutionary bio-electronic implant heals nerves, then vanishesBiotech and enhanced humans
  16. A new blood test can tell what time it is in your bodyBiotech and enhanced humans
  17. Memtransistor breakthrough brings Neuromorphic computers a step closerComputing
  18. The first Mars colony will be 3D printed from Martian dustSpace
  19. Scientists discover a way to 3D print bone on the flyBiotech and enhanced humans
  20. New regenerative bandage heals wounds four times fasterBiotech and enhanced humans
  21. 3D printed ovaries help infertile mice give birthBiotech and enhanced humans

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311 Institute has published 21 articles about Northwestern University since 2016, most recently on 6 June 2026.

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