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After a major earthquake hit Morocco, this Northeastern co-op helped with recovery efforts
Portrait of Michaela Creel.

After a major earthquake hit Morocco, this Northeastern co-op helped with recovery efforts

Michaela Creel spent a semester with the High Atlas Foundation, visiting farmers impacted by Morocco’s major earthquake last September.
Housing crisis, workforce and innovation: Rep. Michlewitz outlines Mass. economic priorities at Northeastern event

Housing crisis, workforce and innovation: Rep. Michlewitz outlines Mass. economic priorities at Northeastern event

A Massachusetts state lawmaker was on the Boston campus Wednesday to talk shop on a range of economic issues facing the state.
This supercharged Northeastern co-op helped construct the Formula 1 racetrack for the Singapore Grand Prix 

This supercharged Northeastern co-op helped construct the Formula 1 racetrack for the Singapore Grand Prix 

As a co-op with the Singapore Grand Prix, Fernando Alfaro helped coordinate the construction of temporary facilities.
This co-op in Germany is elevating her mechanical engineering — and language — skills

This co-op in Germany is elevating her mechanical engineering — and language — skills

Teresa Schmeiszer, a fourth-year Northeastern student, is working with a rail-industry manufacturer in Germany.
Photos: Fall foliage, Cooper’s birthday party and Scrabble

Photos: Fall foliage, Cooper’s birthday party and Scrabble

This week, students took advantage of the fall weather and got outside to take a break from their studies and admire the foliage.

World News

Why is the US presidential election held on a Tuesday in November?

Why is the US presidential election held on a Tuesday in November?

When and how is the call made to declare a winner on election night?

When and how is the call made to declare a winner on election night?

North Carolina’s hurricane damage is not just limited to destroyed homes, but contaminated water systems, experts say

North Carolina’s hurricane damage is not just limited to destroyed homes, but contaminated water systems, experts say

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Society & Culture

New research sheds light on how the 2016 and 2020 elections were won, lost — and the ‘critical’ role disinformation played

New research sheds light on how the 2016 and 2020 elections were won, lost — and the ‘critical’ role disinformation played

Liam Payne’s death shakes One Direction community. Expert explains parasocial relationships

Liam Payne’s death shakes One Direction community. Expert explains parasocial relationships

More victims likely to come forward following Sean Combs’ arrest for trafficking, Northeastern experts say

More victims likely to come forward following Sean Combs’ arrest for trafficking, Northeastern experts say

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Health

Northeastern researcher uses engineered bacteria that fights cancer by shrinking tumors, showing potential for new treatments

Northeastern researcher uses engineered bacteria that fights cancer by shrinking tumors, showing potential for new treatments

Does microdosing Ozempic work? What are experts saying about diabetes drug also used for weight loss?

Does microdosing Ozempic work? What are experts saying about diabetes drug also used for weight loss?

Can you measure pain objectively, based on science? Northeastern researcher uses AI to develop ‘pain-o-meter’

Can you measure pain objectively, based on science? Northeastern researcher uses AI to develop ‘pain-o-meter’

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Business

Maine businesses urged to adopt Industry 4.0: Northeastern study highlights critical need for data-driven transformation

Maine businesses urged to adopt Industry 4.0: Northeastern study highlights critical need for data-driven transformation

Northeastern MBA students craft global strategies for Ukrainian companies navigating war

Northeastern MBA students craft global strategies for Ukrainian companies navigating war

Has the Fed rate cut thawed the housing markets? Northeastern experts say play the long game

Has the Fed rate cut thawed the housing markets? Northeastern experts say play the long game

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Lifestyle

Trick-or-treating can be a food allergy nightmare. Five tips to help kids take control— beyond teal pumpkins

Trick-or-treating can be a food allergy nightmare. Five tips to help kids take control— beyond teal pumpkins

How AshaPops, founded by a Northeastern grad and his mom, are revolutionizing snacks with popped water lily seeds

How AshaPops, founded by a Northeastern grad and his mom, are revolutionizing snacks with popped water lily seeds

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

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Law

Why the Menendez brothers’ allegations of sexual abuse are being taken seriously more than three decades after they killed their parents

Why the Menendez brothers’ allegations of sexual abuse are being taken seriously more than three decades after they killed their parents

Can the federal government really build 3 million homes?How do you create millions of homes?

Can the federal government really build 3 million homes?How do you create millions of homes?

Is Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway for swing state voters illegal? Legal expert says it “really puts our system to the test”

Is Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway for swing state voters illegal? Legal expert says it “really puts our system to the test”

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Arts & Entertainment

Why are so many brands collaborating with the ‘Wicked’ movie?

Why are so many brands collaborating with the ‘Wicked’ movie?

Is ‘Gladiator II’ historically accurate? Does it even matter? Historian weighs in on Ridley Scott’s ancient Roman sequel

Is ‘Gladiator II’ historically accurate? Does it even matter? Historian weighs in on Ridley Scott’s ancient Roman sequel

From the Statehouse to the silver screen: Film showcases the life of Mike Dukakis, a political icon and beloved Northeastern professor

From the Statehouse to the silver screen: Film showcases the life of Mike Dukakis, a political icon and beloved Northeastern professor

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Science & Technology

A Northeastern dean wore an AI-knitted shawl to her Academy of Arts and Sciences induction. Here’s the story behind its creation

A Northeastern dean wore an AI-knitted shawl to her Academy of Arts and Sciences induction. Here’s the story behind its creation

What is La Niña? A Northeastern expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans

What is La Niña? A Northeastern expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans

Afraid of spiders? Heights? Public speaking? They activate different parts of the brain, Northeastern research finds

Afraid of spiders? Heights? Public speaking? They activate different parts of the brain, Northeastern research finds

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Sports

Northeastern professor among crew of 80-year-olds who competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta

Northeastern professor among crew of 80-year-olds who competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta

What is the ‘Six Kings Slam’? It’s the Saudis’ latest brand-building exercise, expert says

What is the ‘Six Kings Slam’? It’s the Saudis’ latest brand-building exercise, expert says

Northeastern graduate Kelley Becherer is a repeat Paralympian — most recently, as a physical therapist

Northeastern graduate Kelley Becherer is a repeat Paralympian — most recently, as a physical therapist

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Israel-Hamas War

Jewish Americans back Harris over Trump by 2-to-1 margin, new research shows

Jewish Americans back Harris over Trump by 2-to-1 margin, new research shows

A Northeastern survey reveals that as the 2024 election nears, Jewish Americans seem to be throwing their support behind Kamala Harris.
Northeastern’s Jewish community reflects, offers prayers on the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

Northeastern’s Jewish community reflects, offers prayers on the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

Faculty and staff gathered at Northeastern Hillel on the October 7 memorial ceremony, honoring those lost in the attack on Israel.
Israel invades southern Lebanon, Iran bombards Israel with missiles. Has the escalation developed into a wider war?

Israel invades southern Lebanon, Iran bombards Israel with missiles. Has the escalation developed into a wider war?

The targeted ground invasion of southern Lebanon — and Iran's response — come as Israel continues to wage its war against Hamas.
First pagers, now walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon. Northeastern expert explains why the supply chain is an easy target in war

First pagers, now walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon. Northeastern expert explains why the supply chain is an easy target in war

A Northeastern supply chain and information management expert says this type of warfare has been a method of attack for decades.
What caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode? Northeastern wireless security expert explains what might have happened 

What caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode? Northeastern wireless security expert explains what might have happened 

A Northeastern wireless security expert says the situation brings to light how cybersecurity breaches can quickly cause physical harm.

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