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This indoor farmer markets sustainability

Northeastern graduate Ahmad Zameli has co-founded an indoor farming company that, he says, can cut down carbon emissions by growing produce where consumers are.

by Irvin Zhang February 14, 2020

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus disease COVID-19

Here are some simple Dos and Don’ts that will help protect you from any respiratory virus, including this one.

by Gregory Grinnell and Laura Castañón February 13, 2020

Meet the loudest fans in college hockey

Step inside the DogHouse for an inside look at the raucous, boisterous fans who cheer on Northeastern's hockey teams.

by Cam Sleeper February 13, 2020

Northeastern acquires Boston’s ‘Horticultural Hall’

The building, contiguous to the university’s Boston campus, sits at the head of Huntington Avenue and neighbors Symphony Hall and the Christian Science Center plaza.

by Molly Callahan February 13, 2020

Facial recognition technology: In our rush to deploy it, are we ignoring the risks?

London has announced that it will install cameras across the city to catch and identify criminal suspects, joining a growing list of cities that have embraced facial recognition technology. David Choffnes, whose research focuses on network security and privacy, cautions that with so much at stake, it’s worth considering the potential risks of public surveillance tools before rushing to deploy them.

by Khalida Sarwari February 12, 2020

A Beanpot sweep is just the beginning for Northeastern hockey

For the first time since 1988, Northeastern’s two hockey programs are champions of the Beanpot. Now the women’s and men’s teams are looking ahead to the next challenge—the NCAA Tournament.

by Ian Thomsen February 12, 2020

You won’t want to miss these events

Hear about the future of the GOP from a former Republican congressman. Learn how to turn an idea into a product. Experience culture from across Africa. These are just a few of the events being held around Northeastern’s global network in February.

by Kaitlyn Budion and Irvin Zhang February 12, 2020

Huskies complete a Beanpot sweep with 4-3 double-overtime victory over BU

Northeastern’s first Women’s Beanpot title since 2013, coupled with the men’s double-overtime victory over BU Monday, gave the Huskies their first sweep of the tournament in 32 years.

by Ian Thomsen February 12, 2020

Young people are talking politics on TikTok. Is this a good thing?

Though the popular social media platform doesn’t seem to be inherently suited for political content, it could be susceptible to the spread of misinformation ahead of the presidential election, says Nicholas Beauchamp, an assistant professor of political science.

by Khalida Sarwari February 11, 2020

Northeastern researchers team up with PayPal to tackle illegal firearm transactions

In an effort to stem the epidemic of firearm-related violence, Northeastern professor Anthony Braga will lead a newly formed research team designed to evaluate how firearms are bought and sold on the black market, and what types of payment methods are used to finance them.

by Khalida Sarwari February 11, 2020