Warp speed

by Brooks Canaday

July 31, 2014

A cyclist, blurred by a long shutter speed, rides past the Behrakis Health Sciences Center on a summer morning. Photo by Brooks Canaday

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Can big data have a role in treating dementia? That’s what this Northeastern student is hoping to help solve

She went from marketing exec and part-time singer to opening her own art studio — while leaning on her Northeastern MBA

Can big data have a role in treating dementia? That’s what this Northeastern student is hoping to help solve

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The whole world would lose in a full-blown war between Israel and Iran, Northeastern expert says after latest escalation

2024 will prove a crucial year for EU, the Russia-Ukraine war, former State Department official says

New models of Big Bang by Northeastern physicists show that visible universe and invisible dark matter co-evolved

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Wheelchair sensors can cost $10,000. Here’s how Northeastern engineering students built a better version — for $87

Does Hollywood have a pain problem? Researchers study Netflix and find that depictions of adolescent pain in TV and movies could be reinforcing stereotypes

From right swipe to writing: How this Northeastern professor wrote a book with a fellow entrepreneur she met on a dating app

Can ‘pre-saving’ Taylor Swift’s new album help speed its delivery on launch day?

She went from marketing exec and part-time singer to opening her own art studio — while leaning on her Northeastern MBA

Start Summit at Northeastern’s Portland campus focuses on inclusivity and welcoming new entrepreneurs to Maine

From right swipe to writing: How this Northeastern professor wrote a book with a fellow entrepreneur she met on a dating app

Can big data have a role in treating dementia? That’s what this Northeastern student is hoping to help solve

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Can stretching replace other types of exercise? Fitness experts explain the positives (and negatives) of the latest trend

From Donald Trump to Karen Read — how does jury selection proceed in high-profile cases?

Lawsuit against Birkin bag maker Hermès is ‘a nonstarter’ in antitrust law, Northeastern expert says

European regulators are cracking down on Alphabet, Apple and Meta. Will that have an impact on how their products work around the world?

This co-op at a Napa Valley winery teaches students about wine ‘from grape to bottle’

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

Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers

O.J. Simpson is dead. How the former NFL star’s double-murder trial captured the nation’s attention

Video: These Northeastern grads met on the Green Line. They’re now husband, wife and owners of two independent pharmacies

Video: 2023 graduate reflects on her Northeastern experience: neuroscience, co-ops, sports and volunteerism

Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover

March Madness is coming to a peak. Will collegiate basketball superstar Caitlin Clark maintain her momentum as she moves on to the WNBA?

Federal sports betting bill is introduced with assist from Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute

Just keep swimming

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Can big data have a role in treating dementia? That’s what this Northeastern student is hoping to help solve

She went from marketing exec and part-time singer to opening her own art studio — while leaning on her Northeastern MBA

The UK wants to ban the next generation from smoking. Will it work?

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New models of Big Bang by Northeastern physicists show that visible universe and invisible dark matter co-evolved

Wheelchair sensors can cost $10,000. Here’s how Northeastern engineering students built a better version — for $87

Start Summit at Northeastern’s Portland campus focuses on inclusivity and welcoming new entrepreneurs to Maine

How can we provide better care for patients with severe brain injuries? That’s the mission of this Northeastern graduate

The whole world would lose in a full-blown war between Israel and Iran, Northeastern expert says after latest escalation

These Northeastern graduates are improving our neighborhoods one tree at a time