In the SpotlightRead in-depth coverage of Northwestern faculty work and research. | ![](https://www.northwestern.edu/newsletters/experts/2022/images/1017.weather.png) From The Washington Post A paper published recently in the journal Geophysical Research Letters finds that it’s raining harder in most of the United States. Weinberg’s Daniel Horton discusses his study, in The Washington Post. | ![](https://www.northwestern.edu/newsletters/experts/2022/images/1017.abortion.png) From The New York Times Older pregnant people are more likely to carry fetuses with genetic disorders that often can't be detected until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beyond the limit set in a Senate proposal. Feinberg's Dr. Melissa Simon explains the risks of delayed childbearing, which can include higher risks for genetic anomalies and more complications.
| ![](https://www.northwestern.edu/newsletters/experts/2022/images/1017.taxrich.png) From Marketplace When the Fed raises its benchmark interest rate, money becomes more expensive to borrow. Weinberg’s Mark Witte spoke with MarketPlace about how raising taxes through progressive taxation could help combat inflation. |
| NU Voices | Read perspectives from Northwestern faculty in national media. | ![](https://www.northwestern.edu/newsletters/experts/2022/images/1017.hungeramerica.png) From Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, Chicago Sun-Times “I firmly believe, as many of my peers who attended the recent White House conference do, that ending hunger is achievable. We can build a stronger and more resilient food system. But we need to work together,” Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach writes in the Chicago Sun-Times. | ![](https://www.northwestern.edu/newsletters/experts/2022/images/1017.economy-copy.jpg) From Nancy Qian, The Korea Times “The implications for the Chinese economy are clear: the authorities should stay the course in terms of economic-policy goals, but change their policymaking methods,” Nancy Qian writes in The Korea Times. |
| Media metrics | The following metrics reflect Northwestern's performance in 75 priority media outlets, chosen based on their reach and influence with key academic audiences. | Priority Media Outlet Performance Metrics | Coverage over time: | ![Coverage trends](https://www.northwestern.edu/newsletters/experts/2022/images/1017.timetrend.png) |
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