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Illegal fishing, cliff divers and stray cats: Northeastern students expose the pulse of Peru

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Illegal fishing, cliff divers and stray cats: Northeastern students expose the pulse of Peru

by Cody Mello-Klein
November 12, 2024

‘Our freedom is not a given, nor free.’ Northeastern honors veterans in moving ceremony

‘Our freedom is not a given, nor free.’ Northeastern honors veterans in moving ceremony

November 11, 2024

Northeastern Homecoming is a celebration of community, culture and connection

Northeastern Homecoming is a celebration of community, culture and connection

November 11, 2024
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RFK Jr says he wants to get rid of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health?

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RFK Jr says he wants to get rid of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health?

by Cody Mello-Klein
November 8, 2024

Is Biden to blame for Democrats losing in 2024? Did the ‘transitional candidate’ exit the race too late?

Is Biden to blame for Democrats losing in 2024? Did the ‘transitional candidate’ exit the race too late?

November 7, 2024

Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, Northeastern research finds

Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, Northeastern research finds

November 6, 2024
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Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis

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Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis

by Cyrus Moulton
November 12, 2024

Cloned black-footed ferret birth sparks ethical debate. Why that is a big step — but not a substitute — for conservation

Cloned black-footed ferret birth sparks ethical debate. Why that is a big step — but not a substitute — for conservation

November 8, 2024

Computational chemistry promises to upset traditional methods of chemical synthesis

Computational chemistry promises to upset traditional methods of chemical synthesis

November 6, 2024
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From campus TVs to YouTube: NUTV adapts to streaming era with short films, news and more

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From campus TVs to YouTube: NUTV adapts to streaming era with short films, news and more

by Erin Kayata
November 12, 2024

Anne Boleyn’s forgotten years in France: New book explores how politics may have sealed her fate

Anne Boleyn’s forgotten years in France: New book explores how politics may have sealed her fate

November 6, 2024

Who’s afraid of iambic pentameter? Not the Northeastern Shakespeare Society

Who’s afraid of iambic pentameter? Not the Northeastern Shakespeare Society

November 6, 2024
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Northeastern researchers uncover vulnerabilities leading to predatory trading in popular Ethereum cryptocurrency rollups

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Northeastern researchers uncover vulnerabilities leading to predatory trading in popular Ethereum cryptocurrency rollups

by Alena Kuzub
November 8, 2024

Stock market rallies to new heights after Trump is elected. Is now the time to dive in?

Stock market rallies to new heights after Trump is elected. Is now the time to dive in?

November 7, 2024

Global power shift? Northeastern experts weigh in on China’s future in the world economy

Global power shift? Northeastern experts weigh in on China’s future in the world economy

November 1, 2024
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Could RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism put children at risk for preventable diseases?

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Could RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism put children at risk for preventable diseases?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
November 8, 2024

RFK Jr says he wants to get rid of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health?

RFK Jr says he wants to get rid of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health?

November 8, 2024

IUDs still ‘very safe’ in light of new research on breast cancer risk

IUDs still ‘very safe’ in light of new research on breast cancer risk

November 7, 2024
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TMZ posted a photo of Liam Payne’s body hours after his death. What are journalism standards today?

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TMZ posted a photo of Liam Payne’s body hours after his death. What are journalism standards today?

by Erin Kayata
October 25, 2024

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

October 22, 2024

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?

October 21, 2024
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Trick-or-treating can be a food allergy nightmare. Five tips to help kids take control— beyond teal pumpkins

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

by Schuyler Velasco
October 23, 2024

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

August 6, 2024

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

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

March 15, 2024
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How do we perceive our leaders? The answer is always in flux, new Northeastern research says

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How do we perceive our leaders? The answer is always in flux, new Northeastern research says

by Noah Lloyd
November 6, 2024

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

October 22, 2024

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

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

October 17, 2024
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Northeastern legend David Poile, winningest GM in NHL history, enters Hockey Hall of Fame

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Northeastern legend David Poile, winningest GM in NHL history, enters Hockey Hall of Fame

by Ian Thomsen
November 7, 2024

Northeastern doctoral student rides bike through eight states to Guinness World Record dream

Northeastern doctoral student rides bike through eight states to Guinness World Record dream

November 6, 2024

Northeastern seeks return to men’s basketball contention around breakout star Masai Troutman

Northeastern seeks return to men’s basketball contention around breakout star Masai Troutman

November 1, 2024

President Aoun visits languages class

by Matthew Modoono

April 5, 2016

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President Joseph E. Aoun on Monday visited a Psychology of Language class taught by Professor Iris Berent in Shillman Hall. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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We honor those who served: Veterans Day carries different meanings for three Northeastern students

We honor those who served: Veterans Day carries different meanings for three Northeastern students

‘She is an amazing individual.’ Former Army lieutenant finds new purpose as nurse and veteran advocate at Northeastern

‘She is an amazing individual.’ Former Army lieutenant finds new purpose as nurse and veteran advocate at Northeastern

Massachusetts is launching a new quantum computing project. An expert explains why that’s a big deal not just for the state but the world

Massachusetts is launching a new quantum computing project. An expert explains why that’s a big deal not just for the state but the world

RFK Jr says he wants to get rid of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health?

RFK Jr says he wants to get rid of fluoride in water. What would that mean for our health?

Northeastern’s fall Huntington 100 inductees embrace role as future leaders and changemakers

Northeastern’s fall Huntington 100 inductees embrace role as future leaders and changemakers

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Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis

Northeastern researchers create plastic that dissolves in water that promises to combat global pollution crisis

Infant brains are like sponges. Predictable caregivers can make them even spongier, new Northeastern research finds

Infant brains are like sponges. Predictable caregivers can make them even spongier, new Northeastern research finds

Computational chemistry promises to upset traditional methods of chemical synthesis

Computational chemistry promises to upset traditional methods of chemical synthesis

IUDs still ‘very safe’ in light of new research on breast cancer risk

IUDs still ‘very safe’ in light of new research on breast cancer risk

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