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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Daily Northwestern Explains: How to conduct an at-home mask test

September 18, 2020

Wearing a face mask is a simple and effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but not all masks provide equal protection. Here is a simple flame test to evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of...

Bill Nye speaks about the importance of addressing climate change at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Friday night. College Democrats brought Nye to Northwestern to speak about his environmental efforts and his role in promoting science education and research.

Bill Nye urges students to lead the fight against climate change

April 18, 2015

A familiar face in middle and high school science classes, Bill Nye called on Northwestern students of all majors Friday to consider the following: Anyone can help to combat climate change. Throughout...

Folmsbee: Bill Nye proves the best science advocates aren’t scientists

Folmsbee: Bill Nye proves the best science advocates aren’t scientists

April 14, 2015

On Friday, former television host and science advocate Bill Nye will speak at Northwestern. He is one of only a few Americans who could be described as a science celebrity, beloved by schoolchildren and...

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Bill Nye to speak at Northwestern as College Democrats’ spring speaker

April 7, 2015

Bill Nye will speak at Northwestern later this month about his career and recent activism efforts as College Democrats' spring speaker. Nye is well known for his educational science program, "Bill Nye...

Folmsbee: Reviving the beauty of evolution

Folmsbee: Reviving the beauty of evolution

February 10, 2014

According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, 33 percent of Americans believe that “humans and other living things have existed in their present form since the beginning of time.” Since this statement...

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