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A global wastewater surveillance program could have stopped the spread of COVID-19, Northeastern researcher says
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A global wastewater surveillance program could have stopped the spread of COVID-19, Northeastern researcher says

Why you probably won’t see the Northern Lights in New England—despite early forecasts
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Why you probably won’t see the Northern Lights in New England—despite early forecasts

What you can do to prepare your home for extreme heat

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What you can do to prepare your home for extreme heat

Northeastern professor wins prestigious award for her work on the ethics of artificial intelligence
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Northeastern professor wins prestigious award for her work on the ethics of artificial intelligence

What is rubisco? And what are the promises and potential pitfalls of consuming the plant-based protein?
Drops of water fall into a body of water on the surface of duckweed.

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What is rubisco? And what are the promises and potential pitfalls of consuming the plant-based protein?

 Antarctic fish evolved to live in extreme cold—will they adapt to ocean warming? 
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 Antarctic fish evolved to live in extreme cold—will they adapt to ocean warming? 

How clean is the air in your neighborhood? This new Northeastern project aims to find out
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How clean is the air in your neighborhood? This new Northeastern project aims to find out

Why do we believe compulsive liars? What makes them tick?
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Why do we believe compulsive liars? What makes them tick?

These co-op students went to Kenya to find ways to prevent one of the world’s most deadly tropical diseases 
Co-op students help conduct visceral leishmaniasis research.

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These co-op students went to Kenya to find ways to prevent one of the world’s most deadly tropical diseases 

More than 50% of COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented with better global vaccine distribution 
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More than 50% of COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented with better global vaccine distribution 

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
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How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Will the new vaccines prevent Lyme disease? And when will they be available? 
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Will the new vaccines prevent Lyme disease? And when will they be available?