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Since 2006, Northeastern University has dramatically expanded its research enterprise, with particular emphasis on three global imperatives: health, security and sustainability. Working intentionally across disciplines, Northeastern faculty members are focused on solving real problems in the world. NGN Research tells the stories of these important accomplishments.
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Northeastern dean and distinguished professor join latest cohort of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
May 1, 2024
Northeastern dean Elizabeth Mynatt and distinguished professor Eduardo Sontag have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences for interdisciplinary careers focused on the human within science.
Drinking water in communities of color is more likely to be contaminated by ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds
April 29, 2024
PFAS, or forever chemicals, are widespread and more likely to be found in public water systems serving low-income communities and communities of color in New Jersey, according to new research from Northeastern University.
New models of Big Bang by Northeastern physicists show that visible universe and invisible dark matter co-evolved
April 26, 2024
Matthews Distinguished University Professor of physics Pran Nath’s latest cosmological work explores how, at the birth of the universe, dark matter and the visible universe impacted one another.
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April 15, 2024
Citizenship privilege harms science
April 10, 2024
Is ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology actually helping our communities?
Dr. Eric Piza is director of Crime Analysis Initiatives and a professor at Northeastern University.
April 10, 2024
Ginkgo Bioworks aims to use AI to predict measles outbreaks, thanks to the Gates Foundation
A new grant will fund research that could help mitigate public health crises.
April 10, 2024
AI forecast: Cloudy with a chance of measles
April 8, 2024
US Science Agency Debuts Startup Matchmaking Program in Taiwan
The US agency tasked with driving scientific research has launched a program to connect American startups with Taiwanese peers.