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Matthias Schlichting, wearing a black sweater and tan pants, stands among his students, leading class.

This class guides students through the mystery of the circadian rhythm

A Northeastern University course invites upper-level students to investigate a biological mystery: How does the circadian rhythm function?
Alessia Baechler wearing a Northeastern hockey jersey and gear skating down a line of her teammates giving them fist bumps.

First-year student Alessia Baechler takes to Olympic ice

Northeastern hockey player Alessia Baechler is the only current student to participate in the Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy
Tomas Llorenc-Guarino Sabate skating in a Minion outfit on the rink.

What is the problem with an Olympic figure skater’s ‘Minions’ routine?

Spanish figure skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté’s licensing woes highlights a larger issue with figure skating music at the Olympics.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, a player for the Liverpool soccer team in Engalnd, kicking the ball on the pitch during a game.

Passing and pass accuracy kicks upward in soccer, new research finds

Northeastern’s new research group, NetSi Sport, released research analyzing how professional soccer gameplay has evolved.

University News

Students walk through a busy hallway intersection in a Northeastern University building, passing a teal wayfinding sign with directional arrows pointing to Hayden Hall (HA) and Ell Hall (EL).

The hidden, busy world of Northeastern tunnels.

Cheating the cold with Northeastern’s tunnels. How to get your lunch or cup of coffee without stepping outside.
A Link Health patient navigator sits at table with laptop helping patient in black winter coat apply for public benefits, with informational banner displaying program statistics in clinic lobby.

Support of health nonprofit benefits patients and future caregivers

“Northeastern has been an incredible, incredible cultivation place for this program,” said Dr. Alister Martin.

Inside a revamped campus tour around Northeastern London

The revamped Northeastern London tour is a student-led walkaround showcasing campus spaces, new labs and iconic Thames-side landmarks.

He’s a ‘Monster Hunter’ superfan. Now he’s working on the next game

On co-op, dedicated “Monster Hunter” fan Bryan Wu got the chance to work on the latest entry in the long-running franchise.

FinTech Society provides AI-proofed skills and job opportunities

It boasts 750 members across Northeastern’s global network of campuses and is helping establish careers in the sector.

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Who is convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and could she be innocent?

Tax season: Here’s what you need to know before you file this year

First Las Vegas, now Maryland. What is driving the Sphere expansion?

‘Heated Rivalry’ takes gay sports romances into the spotlight

In a celebration of partnerships, Mayor Wu joined President Aoun to mark the beginning of a new 23-story residence hall taking shape

Artificial intelligence

Why women are more skeptical of AI than men, according to a new study

Drawing on survey data, the study finds that women consistently perceive AI as riskier, especially when its economic effects are uncertain.

New research decodes hidden bias in health care LLMs

Northeastern University researchers have found a way to signal when an LLM is using race to make a decision in health care settings.

New London tech hub at Northeastern wants to make AI technology faster, more reliable

After the Boston hub’s success, the new London arm of the Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems opens the door to Europe and boosts AI research with new partnerships, according to director Tommaso Melodia of Northeastern University.

2025 Commencement

Graduate from Northeastern’s Arlington campus turns successful co-op into dream job at Amazon

Soumya Hukkeri tells fellow grads at Northeastern’s Arlington commencement to “never stop believing in yourself.”

Degrees in hand, jobs secured, Northeastern grads in London are in high demand

‘I decided to take a leap. I’m so happy I did,” said Maria Abbadi, one of 110 students to graduate with a master’s or apprenticeship degree.
Graduates in caps and gowns celebrate on the steps outside a historic building.

Northeastern celebrates 215 graduates during commencement ceremony in Portland, Maine

The Class of 2025 included master’s degree recipients from 19 countries, nine U.S. states and 41 cities or towns across Maine.

Global University System

Starfish are dying from a mysterious disease. She hunts for answers

Northeastern's Angela Jones is leading efforts to research an animal that we shockingly know very little about: sea stars.

This mental health care startup launched from a chance encounter

Navimental helps parents navigate mental health challenges in the health care system.

How Northeastern is expanding Massachusetts’ life sciences industry

Northeastern trains students for entry level jobs through the Pathmaker program.

Research

Transphobia in LLMs is more nuanced than expected, research finds

Researchers asked LLMs questions on trans issues, finding that most answers had pro-trans sentiment but with transphobic thinking baked in.

A new elephant trunk-like robotic arm may offer reprieve from dishwashing

 A new robot arm called SCCRUB has a novel design that makes it an ideal candidate as a dishwashing robot.
Matthias Schlichting, wearing a black sweater and tan pants, stands among his students, leading class.

This class guides students through the mystery of the circadian rhythm

A Northeastern University course invites upper-level students to investigate a biological mystery: How does the circadian rhythm function?

World & National News

A soldier kneels by a burial site, with blue and yellow flags waving in the background.

As wars in Ukraine and Gaza drag on, counting the dead grows harder

The Arctic: global commons or geopolitical battleground?

The EU’s ‘trade bazooka’ sounds imposing. Here’s what it could do

Society & Culture

A person in a snow suit, gloves and protective gear runs in a snowy environment.

How to protect yourself and pets from frostbite in Arctic conditions

What the Beckham family feud tells us about parent-child estrangement

Carnival traditions are ‘remixing race’ in post-apartheid South Africa

Health

A person wearing jeans and a plaid jacket entering a building through a door propped open. Next to the door is a green sign that says 'Measles Clinic' with an arrow pointing inside the building.

US may lose its elimination status if measles is reestablished

Trump says he takes high-dose aspirin. Is it recommended?

Got the flu? Try an antiviral – ASAP, Northeastern experts say

Business

A blue coin-like object with a capital 'B' and two vertical lines over it placed on a red background.

Bitcoin falls, but crypto is here to stay, Northeastern experts say

Are world governments in hock to bond markets?

After Google and Meta antitrust cases, experts say the courtroom may be the wrong venue for challenging Big Tech

Lifestyle

A group of women perform yoga in a park outdoors, each in the same pose, standing with their left arm extended overhead. The sun shine down from the top of the image.

Feel like your brain is a little sluggish? Try 10 minutes of exercise

Cuisines can be broken down into simple ‘culinary fingerprints,’ research finds

How a Victorian-era marketing ploy made chocolate the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift

Law

Dr. Margaret Burnham standing at a podium in a posthumous hearing speaking into a microphone.

Northeastern law collaboration rights a 70-year-old wrong

Can ICE agents search homes with only an administrative warrant?

Reiner killings an ‘unusual form’ of family violence

Arts & Entertainment

A screen capture from 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' shows a man sitting on top of a white horse, lit by the sun with dark clouds behind him.

Why are Marvel and ‘Game of Thrones’ shrinking their big franchises?

Is the world better off in ‘Pluribus’? A supply chain expert says no

It’s July Fourth on ‘The Pitt.’ Why is it one of the deadliest days?

Science & Technology

Looking over the shoulder of someone wearing a blue shirt, a computer screen reads "What can I help with?"

Transphobia in LLMs is more nuanced than expected, research finds

A new elephant trunk-like robotic arm may offer reprieve from dishwashing

He’s building the brain of the space station of tomorrow

Sports

Northeastern physician set to tackle Super Bowl role on Sunday

Beanpot semifinals: Huskies to collide with Terriers at TD Garden

Northeastern falls to BU in bid for Beanpot championship

Israel-Hamas War

Trump peace plan greeted with ‘optimism’ in Israel, but leaves out a ‘vision for Palestinians,’ experts say

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a broad “peace deal” brokered by the Trump administration.

Pro-Palestinian posts on TikTok continue to vastly outnumber pro-Israel posts, research shows

For every pro-Israel post that appeared on TikTok in September there were roughly 17 posts supporting Palestinians, research finds.

BBC under fire after livestreamed IDF chants by Bob Vylan. Experts weigh in on the broadcasting ‘mistakes’

BBC and authorities' response to chants led by punk-rap band Bob Vylan show the regulatory system is working, says Northeastern professor.
A group of people observing from a distance destroyed buildings in Gaza.

‘Legitimate questions’ loom over Trump’s international stabilization plan in Gaza

President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan stipulates that the international stabilization force will comprise Arab and international partners.

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