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Northeastern professor honored by UK’s Institute of Physics for community outreach and building global partnerships

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Northeastern professor honored by UK’s Institute of Physics for community outreach and building global partnerships

by Patrick Daly
October 13, 2024

Northeastern’s Mai’a Cross receives Carnegie grant to explore political networks and global cooperation

Northeastern’s Mai’a Cross receives Carnegie grant to explore political networks and global cooperation

October 9, 2024

Northeastern MBA students craft global strategies for Ukrainian companies navigating war

Northeastern MBA students craft global strategies for Ukrainian companies navigating war

October 8, 2024
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Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton?

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Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton?

by Cyrus Moulton
October 8, 2024

With less than 30 days before Election Day, what are Harris’ and Trump’s paths to victory?

With less than 30 days before Election Day, what are Harris’ and Trump’s paths to victory?

October 7, 2024

The UK plans to ban TV junk food advertising before 9 p.m. Could it cut child obesity levels?

The UK plans to ban TV junk food advertising before 9 p.m. Could it cut child obesity levels?

October 4, 2024
Science & Technology

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What happens to sea life during hurricanes? Can they move to calmer waters? A marine scientist explains

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What happens to sea life during hurricanes? Can they move to calmer waters? A marine scientist explains

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
October 9, 2024

Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiotics, researchers say

Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiotics, researchers say

October 9, 2024

What a tiny, 3D gut can tell us about gastrointestinal disorders

What a tiny, 3D gut can tell us about gastrointestinal disorders

October 9, 2024
Arts & Entertainment

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‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ represents everything wrong with the games industry — just not for the reason you might expect

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‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ represents everything wrong with the games industry — just not for the reason you might expect

by Cody Mello-Klein
October 8, 2024

What is dynamic pricing and why is it hiking ticket prices for Oasis, Taylor Swift and your favorite artist?

What is dynamic pricing and why is it hiking ticket prices for Oasis, Taylor Swift and your favorite artist?

October 2, 2024

It’s impossible to escape Chappell Roan’s ‘Red Wine Supernova.’ You can blame Annie Schindel for that

It’s impossible to escape Chappell Roan’s ‘Red Wine Supernova.’ You can blame Annie Schindel for that

September 25, 2024
Business

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Northeastern MBA students craft global strategies for Ukrainian companies navigating war

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Northeastern MBA students craft global strategies for Ukrainian companies navigating war

by Alena Kuzub
October 8, 2024

Has the Fed rate cut thawed the housing markets? Northeastern experts say play the long game

Has the Fed rate cut thawed the housing markets? Northeastern experts say play the long game

September 23, 2024

Fed cuts interest rates by 0.5%. Here’s why economists say we should be focused on the long-term plan

Fed cuts interest rates by 0.5%. Here’s why economists say we should be focused on the long-term plan

September 18, 2024
Health

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Fall allergies are back. Why they may be worse than ever — and how to treat them

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Fall allergies are back. Why they may be worse than ever — and how to treat them

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
October 3, 2024

Neglected tropical diseases sicken and disable millions of people. A Northeastern professor is part of a road map for change

Neglected tropical diseases sicken and disable millions of people. A Northeastern professor is part of a road map for change

September 23, 2024

What happens to a person when they’re stuck in space?

What happens to a person when they’re stuck in space?

September 20, 2024
Law

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What to expect from the 2024-2025 Supreme Court term

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What to expect from the 2024-2025 Supreme Court term

by Tanner Stening
October 9, 2024

Eric Adams bribery investigation could lead to more indictments, expert in white collar crime says

Eric Adams bribery investigation could lead to more indictments, expert in white collar crime says

September 27, 2024

Is the ‘lung float test’ accurate? Northeastern law professor is leading an effort to discredit ‘bad science’

Is the ‘lung float test’ accurate? Northeastern law professor is leading an effort to discredit ‘bad science’

September 13, 2024
Lifestyle

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How AshaPops, founded by a Northeastern grad and his mom, are revolutionizing snacks with popped water lily seeds

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How AshaPops, founded by a Northeastern grad and his mom, are revolutionizing snacks with popped water lily seeds

by Erin Kayata
August 6, 2024

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

March 15, 2024

Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers

Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers

July 13, 2023
Society & Culture

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More victims likely to come forward following Sean Combs’ arrest for trafficking, Northeastern experts say

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More victims likely to come forward following Sean Combs’ arrest for trafficking, Northeastern experts say

by Erin Kayata
October 2, 2024

Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Northeastern research explores ‘individuality’

Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Northeastern research explores ‘individuality’

September 26, 2024

Video: How Tommaso Melodia has helped transform Northeastern into one of the premier centers for wireless communications research

Video: How Tommaso Melodia has helped transform Northeastern into one of the premier centers for wireless communications research

September 25, 2024
Sports

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Northeastern has won 10 straight women’s rowing championships, but coach Joe Wilhelm wants to go faster still

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Northeastern has won 10 straight women’s rowing championships, but coach Joe Wilhelm wants to go faster still

by Ian Thomsen
October 11, 2024

Northeastern goalie Cameron Whitehead not satisfied with Beanpot success. ‘Our bar is set higher,’ he says

Northeastern goalie Cameron Whitehead not satisfied with Beanpot success. ‘Our bar is set higher,’ he says

October 8, 2024

Beanpot MVP Skylar Irving shines bright as Northeastern prepares for women’s hockey home opener

Beanpot MVP Skylar Irving shines bright as Northeastern prepares for women’s hockey home opener

October 2, 2024