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Health

Do ‘brain training’ apps work? Northeastern scientists will test unique interventions for adolescents with ADHD

by Alena Kuzub
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Society & Culture

‘Friends’ castmates grieving Matthew Perry’s death. How do you cope with losing a friend? Expert offers insight

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by Erin Kayata
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Science & Technology

Why would anyone get in a submersible and travel 2½ miles deep into the ocean? An expert explains extreme risk-taking

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Lifestyle

How to maximize your child’s school vacation while beating the summer slide

by Alena Kuzub
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Arts & Entertainment

What is the psychology behind Spider-Man? A professional therapist breaks down the Spider Verse and what makes Marvel’s webslinger tick

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Science & Technology

Women are more likely to perceive the mind as separate from the brain, body

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Society & Culture

With the ‘How God Works’ podcast, psychology professor aims to explore how science can learn from religion to improve our wellbeing

by Cody Mello-Klein
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University News

Sometimes backyard paleontology turns into a swimming pool. Northeastern professor imparts wisdom on failure and taking risks during ‘Last Lecture’

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by Cyrus Moulton
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University News

Northeastern professor wins Rising Star award from Association of Psychological Science for work on visual perception, consciousness

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by Tanner Stening
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Health

How do videos of police brutality affect us, and how should we engage with them?

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Sports

Tom Brady without football: A look at the psychology of a retiring athlete

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by Tanner Stening
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World News

Brittney Griner ‘will be a different person’ after traumatic Russian imprisonment, says Northeastern psychologist

by Ian Thomsen