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14th annual Academic Honors Convocation recognizes Northeastern students and faculty for their scholarship, research, leadership and innovation

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14th annual Academic Honors Convocation recognizes Northeastern students and faculty for their scholarship, research, leadership and innovation

by Cesareo Contreras
April 18, 2024

Global Educator Award winner has built a career on opening the world to Northeastern students

Global Educator Award winner has built a career on opening the world to Northeastern students

April 18, 2024

Northeastern professor Eugene Smotkin named fellow by prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science

Northeastern professor Eugene Smotkin named fellow by prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science

April 18, 2024
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2024 will prove a crucial year for EU, the Russia-Ukraine war, former State Department official says

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

by Tanner Stening
April 17, 2024

People are blaming cloud seeding for the Dubai flooding. But what is cloud seeding?

People are blaming cloud seeding for the Dubai flooding. But what is cloud seeding?

April 17, 2024

What lessons can we learn from the fire at the old stock exchange in Copenhagen? Expert discusses the risk of renovations

What lessons can we learn from the fire at the old stock exchange in Copenhagen? Expert discusses the risk of renovations

April 17, 2024
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What does the 2024 bitcoin ‘halving’ event mean for miners, investors?

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What does the 2024 bitcoin ‘halving’ event mean for miners, investors?

by Tanner Stening
April 18, 2024

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

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

April 18, 2024

Teaching elementary schoolchildren the rights and wrongs of AI is just as important as sex and drug education, Northeastern expert says

Teaching elementary schoolchildren the rights and wrongs of AI is just as important as sex and drug education, Northeastern expert says

April 18, 2024
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Does Hollywood have a pain problem? Researchers study Netflix and find that depictions of adolescent pain in TV and movies could be reinforcing stereotypes

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

by Cody Mello-Klein
April 18, 2024

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

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

April 18, 2024

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

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

April 17, 2024
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Start Summit at Northeastern’s Portland campus focuses on inclusivity and welcoming new entrepreneurs to Maine

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

by Erin Kayata
April 18, 2024

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

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

April 18, 2024

What are the pros and cons of using tax software? Expert offers advice as Tax Day approaches in US

What are the pros and cons of using tax software? Expert offers advice as Tax Day approaches in US

April 10, 2024
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Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover

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

by Ian Thomsen
April 12, 2024

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

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

April 11, 2024

Almost half of US prisons are likely contaminated by dangerous ‘forever chemicals,’ new Northeastern research shows

Almost half of US prisons are likely contaminated by dangerous ‘forever chemicals,’ new Northeastern research shows

April 10, 2024
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From Donald Trump to Karen Read — how does jury selection proceed in high-profile cases?

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

by Tanner Stening
April 16, 2024

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

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

April 2, 2024

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

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

March 28, 2024
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This co-op at a Napa Valley winery teaches students about wine ‘from grape to bottle’

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

by Erin Kayata
March 18, 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

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

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

July 13, 2023
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O.J. Simpson is dead. How the former NFL star’s double-murder trial captured the nation’s attention

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

by Tanner Stening
April 11, 2024

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

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

April 10, 2024

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

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

April 10, 2024
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Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover

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

by Ian Thomsen
April 12, 2024

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

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

April 4, 2024

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

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

March 19, 2024

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February 6, 2020

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A student crosses the pedestrian bridge carrying a colorful umbrella. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

A passerby’s umbrella lends a splash of color to the austere cityscape of the pedestrian bridge and Snell Engineering Center. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

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Northeastern students recognized for excellence in STEM research as Goldwater Scholars

Northeastern students recognized for excellence in STEM research as Goldwater Scholars

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

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

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

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

Huntington 100 shines spotlight on 125 campus leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes in honor of Northeastern’s 125th anniversary

Huntington 100 shines spotlight on 125 campus leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes in honor of Northeastern’s 125th anniversary

Buttons, pizza trucks and robot cars. Northeastern engineering students design and build toys that teach STEM to school children in Oakland

Buttons, pizza trucks and robot cars. Northeastern engineering students design and build toys that teach STEM to school children in Oakland

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14th annual Academic Honors Convocation recognizes Northeastern students and faculty for their scholarship, research, leadership and innovation

14th annual Academic Honors Convocation recognizes Northeastern students and faculty for their scholarship, research, leadership and innovation

Northeastern professor Eugene Smotkin named fellow by prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science

Northeastern professor Eugene Smotkin named fellow by prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science

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

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

Northeastern scientists propose AI framework for mass-manufacturing of stem cells for regenerative medicine

Northeastern scientists propose AI framework for mass-manufacturing of stem cells for regenerative medicine

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