Knowledge is power

by Alyssa Stone

February 7, 2023

Northeastern students study in West Village H. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Northeastern students study in West Village H on the Boston campus. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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What does the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO reveal about public distrust in corporate leadership?

Why big groups split into little ones — and why your holiday dinner table is like a social science experiment

What does the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO reveal about public distrust in corporate leadership?

Why big groups split into little ones — and why your holiday dinner table is like a social science experiment

Building community through design: Northeastern architecture class partners with Ethiopian church in Roxbury

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Grant will allow center at Northeastern to expand artificial intelligence and computing education nationally, benefitting women and underrepresented populations

What does the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO reveal about public distrust in corporate leadership?

What was the motive behind the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO? It appears to be a ‘symbolic takedown,’ criminologist says

What does the fall of Assad mean for Syria’s future? Northeastern experts say it’s ‘a cause for celebration’ and concern

A Northeastern professor, two co-ops and a robot go into West Village…

How can physics models help prevent deadly stampedes at mass gatherings?

Deadly amoebic encephalitis and brain-eating amoeba in the crosshairs of Northeastern researchers

‘Nosferatu’ is a Christmas movie (technically). Marketing experts explain why releasing a horror movie during the holidays is a good idea

Can Elton John lead a full life as an artist with vision loss?

Angelina Jolie as diva Maria Callas. What is a diva and how has the term changed?

Here’s what Western investors need to know when negotiating a business deal in the Middle East

Will the price of Modelo and Corona go up because of Trump’s tariffs?

He invented a machine that rolls silverware into napkins. It could be a game-changer for restaurants

What happens when you combine marijuana and Adderall?

Can this strategic plan promote better well being for people who suffer from psychosis?

How to avoid getting food poisoning over the holidays

Can Donald Trump undo birthright citizenship by executive authority? ‘He might try,’ legal scholar says

Where does Hunter Biden’s pardon rank in the history of presidential pardons? Pretty low, says a constitutional law expert

From Drunk Elephant substitutes to Ray-Ban knockoffs, is that ‘dupe’ legal?

The best games, tech and gadgets for the 2024 holiday season

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

Why big groups split into little ones — and why your holiday dinner table is like a social science experiment

Misinformation spread differently than most content on Facebook during the 2020 election, Northeastern research finds

‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s 2024 word of the year. What does that say about society?

Meet team-minded Harold Woods, the ‘cool uncle’ behind Northeastern’s early success in men’s basketball

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

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What does the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO reveal about public distrust in corporate leadership?

Why big groups split into little ones — and why your holiday dinner table is like a social science experiment

Building community through design: Northeastern architecture class partners with Ethiopian church in Roxbury

The best games, tech and gadgets for the 2024 holiday season

What happens when you combine marijuana and Adderall?

This Northeastern co-op helped develop algorithms for high-performance ‘brain-inspired’ computing hardware

Robots face phantoms in engineering showcase on Northeastern’s Oakland campus

Can Elton John lead a full life as an artist with vision loss?

TikTok ban in the U.S. could have ripple effect around the world, Northeastern expert warns