Silicon Study

by Matthew Modoono

July 12, 2018

A student studies at Northeastern’s Silicon Valley campus. Photo by Joe Lim for Northeastern University

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

The DOJ wants to force Google to sell Chrome. What would a Google-less Chrome mean for your browser?

The DOJ wants to force Google to sell Chrome. What would a Google-less Chrome mean for your browser?

Will Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy hurt budget flyers?

Photos: Women Who Empower, Paws and robots

In this architecture class, the future of housing comes from a factory

Northeastern delegation taking part in pivotal UN plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

Eliminating the Department of Education would endanger America’s most vulnerable students, Northeastern experts say

Can Musk and Ramaswamy slim down the federal government? Public policy experts weigh in on Trump’s task force proposal

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

The DOJ wants to force Google to sell Chrome. What would a Google-less Chrome mean for your browser?

Are UFOs spawning a new religious movement?

Northeastern researchers give back. Partnership with North Carolina strengthens amid hurricane recovery

‘The Penguin’ is one of the biggest TV hits of the year. But will Hollywood take away the right lessons?

Why are the best new artists nominees at the Grammys not that new?

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

Will Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy hurt budget flyers?

Jaguar rebranding fiasco: Will it hurt their bottom line?

Mass deportations are a day one priority for Trump. Economists explain how it could lead to a recession

Bird flu mutations raise red flags. Northeastern expert warns of increasing human adaptation

Now carrots too? Why there have been so many food recalls lately

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

With control of White House and Congress, will Republicans pass immigration reform, repeal Obamacare?

Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general could spill over to the courts, legal scholar says

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

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

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

Why social media is no longer the ‘shiny next big thing’ in marketing, Northeastern researcher explains

Uniformed police reduced public sexual harassment in India more than undercover officers, new research finds

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

Conference champions Abigail Hassman and Ben Godish lead Northeastern to NCAA cross country regionals

After pain and perseverance, Maddie Vizza returns to lead Northeastern women’s basketball team

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

Photos: Women Who Empower, Paws and robots

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

The DOJ wants to force Google to sell Chrome. What would a Google-less Chrome mean for your browser?

Will Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy hurt budget flyers?

Are UFOs spawning a new religious movement?

In this architecture class, the future of housing comes from a factory

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

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

Northeastern delegation taking part in pivotal UN plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

Jaguar rebranding fiasco: Will it hurt their bottom line?