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TikTok still delivering suicidal content in France, research finds

The progression from videos of sadness to videos related to suicide is documented in new research.

Para-athlete regains balance and power with custom prosthesis

A group of Northeastern University bioengineering students has developed a prosthetic foot and ankle for a local para-athlete.
A gilt bronze statue of Lady Justice, sculpted by F.W. Pomeroy, on top of the Central Criminal Court building. Lady Justice is holding a sword in her right hand and scales in her left.

The birthplace of the jury system wants to cut back on them

England and Wales is planning to remove the right to a jury trial for more minor offences to reduce court case wait times.
Actress Rhea Seehorn portrays Carol Sturka in "Pluribus," sporting short blonde hair and a yellow jacket with a phone pressed to her ear and a frightened expression on her face.

In Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus,’ the biggest ethical dilemmas ‘are our fault’

“Pluribus” raises big questions about everything from what it means to do good in the world to AI, an ethicist says.

University News

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Viral jewelry maker turns college lessons into her next launch

Northeastern student Rebecca Zhao turned a TikTok trend into a jewelry business and now plans to grow it using skills from college.
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Rituals, routines and superstitions: How Northeastern students get ready for finals

Finals prep looks different for everyone, but it almost always involves some mix of ritual, self-care and even superstition.

Unlocking the hidden power of proteins in every one of our cells

Early human embryo cells are distinct from the first division of cells.

How to solve Toronto’s traffic troubles? Start with the data 

A group of Northeastern students, led by assistant teaching professors Yvonne Leung and John Wilder, examined traffic in Toronto.

Meet the marketing manager making Boston school lunches go viral

Northeastern graduate Kashish Patel is the first marketing manager for the Boston Public Schools’ food and nutrition services division.

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Were the Supreme Court to rule against Trump’s tariff program, what would happen to the billions of dollars in duties already collected?

The AI industry has a problem: Chatbots are too nice

U.S. government makes a pitch to restore ‘civility’ on flights: dress up

Meet the game designer who lied his way to the bitter end on ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’

The five crucial ways LLMs can endanger your privacy

Artificial intelligence

Computer vision expert Lorenzo Torresani named Joseph E. Aoun Professor

As the recently named Joseph E. Aoun Chair, Lorenzo Torresani is designing a new lab at Northeastern University centered on perceptual AI.

Can retraining programs ease the fear of AI job loss? Public policy expert provides new insights

New findings from a study show that Americans and Canadians want the government to address AI-related job loss through workplace retraining.
3D illustration of a human brain constructed from digital cubes dissolving into natural elements like flowers.

Meet CRAIG, Northeastern’s groundbreaking responsible AI center

The first NSF-funded responsible AI center tackles some of the biggest questions around AI.

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.
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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

Northeastern’s global campuses serve up Thanksgiving spirit and feast

Northeastern students spending Thanksgiving on global campuses can enjoy festive meals, fun events and a sense of home away from home.

How one high schooler’s ambition led to an AI tool to restore ancient art

Working in Zheng Zheng’s laboratory at Northeastern, 11th grader Qianhao Han proposed an AI tool to help restore ancient art.
Students walk along a sunny campus pathway lined with trees and landscaping, with a modern building visible in the background and green foliage framing the view.

Where oaks, redwoods and monkey-puzzle trees become a living classroom

With more than 5,000 trees over 135 acres, the Oakland campus arboretum offers abundant research, teaching and recreational opportunities.

Research

Unlocking the hidden power of proteins in every one of our cells

Early human embryo cells are distinct from the first division of cells.

Northeastern University professor honored with prestigious American Psychological Association award

Laurel Gabard-Durnam, whose work focuses on brain plasticity and creating real-world tools, will receive the Boyd McCandless Award in 2026.
The view from over Levi Kaplan's shoulder as he works on TikTok research.

TikTok still delivering suicidal content in France, research finds

The progression from videos of sadness to videos related to suicide is documented in new research.

World News

Edward Tirtanata sits at a table in a black suit, with a cup of coffee resting on the table.

How Edward Tirtanata became the coffee king of Indonesia

California voters give Democrats a chance in mid-term elections, expert says

Election 2025: Historic night for Democrats with key wins in New York, New Jersey and Virginia

Society & Culture

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Why do the latest fads spread like wildfire? Research explains

Why was James Garfield assassinated? A historian reveals the real story behind Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’

Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly lives comfortably inside an upgraded ‘country club prison.’ What is life actually like for her?

Health

A photo of the exterior of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention building in Atlanta.

CDC’s new claim that vaccines cannot be ruled out as autism cause leads to confusion, misinformation, public health experts say

Want to eradicate malaria-bearing mosquitoes? Try fungus, this researcher says

How does infant formula get contaminated with botulism?

Business

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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 person's hand sprinkling chili flakes over a pan of food cooking on a stove.

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

10 tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this year

Law

A red box that says 'Uncrustables' on it in blue with a picture of a round, crustless sandwich, filled with peanut butter and jelly.

Why Smucker’s is taking Trader Joe’s to court over PB&Js

What are stand your ground laws? Experts break down the tragic reality behind ‘The Perfect Neighbor’

May I approach the bench? Federal court comes to Northeastern  

Arts & Entertainment

Two Dancing with the Stars contestants on stage, a man and a woman, dressed in purple on stage with a third man holding a microphone.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ season finale set to air. Here’s why the 20-year-old show is more popular than ever

Who was Jessica Mitford? New book seeks to unlock
her life

Twenty-five years later, SpongeBob is still living his best life under the sea

Science & Technology

A white Vermont road sign with a green border reads "North 14." It sticks out of a flooded street with buildings and a tractor in the background and an overcast sky.

Breakthrough research uses machine learning to better predict New England floods

New research reveals algorithms’ hidden political power

Future computer scientists urged to embrace AI collaboration

Sports

Jake Paul, left, and Anthony Joshua, right, face off during a news conference.

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is a ‘substantial mismatch’ with real risks, experts say

Winning isn’t everything. One Northeastern professor’s new book argues for the ethics of sports

Hockey star David Sherlock leads 2025 Northeastern Athletics Hall of Fame class

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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