University News

Recent Stories

Northeastern’s Cassandra McKenzie recognized by city of Boston as ‘trailblazer’ for women in construction

Featured

Northeastern’s Cassandra McKenzie recognized by city of Boston as ‘trailblazer’ for women in construction

by Cyrus Moulton
May 16, 2024

A historic homecoming for congresswoman and the actress who plays her in the Netflix biopic ‘Shirley’

A historic homecoming for congresswoman and the actress who plays her in the Netflix biopic ‘Shirley’

May 16, 2024

She’s a pro cyclist racing on weekends, but this Northeastern grad says co-ops put her business career in motion

She’s a pro cyclist racing on weekends, but this Northeastern grad says co-ops put her business career in motion

May 15, 2024
World News

Recent Stories

How does the US know that forced labor is happening in China? A Northeastern supply chain expert weighs in

Featured

How does the US know that forced labor is happening in China? A Northeastern supply chain expert weighs in

by Alena Kuzub
May 16, 2024

Election 2024: New, easy-to-read poll tracker plots changes within pollsters

Election 2024: New, easy-to-read poll tracker plots changes within pollsters

May 15, 2024

One-third of bridges in the United States need fixing. Here’s how to do that without wreaking havoc on supply chains and commuters

One-third of bridges in the United States need fixing. Here’s how to do that without wreaking havoc on supply chains and commuters

May 15, 2024
Science & Technology

Recent Stories

Will robotaxis ever go mainstream? Self-driving companies have made advancements, but technology is still lacking, expert says

Featured

Will robotaxis ever go mainstream? Self-driving companies have made advancements, but technology is still lacking, expert says

by Cesareo Contreras
May 16, 2024

What is ‘marine snow’? And how do microplastics slow the rate at which carbon is pulled from the sea surface to the depths?

What is ‘marine snow’? And how do microplastics slow the rate at which carbon is pulled from the sea surface to the depths?

May 16, 2024

Researchers are translating ‘whale-speak’ — accents included — and this Northeastern network scientist is leading the way

Researchers are translating ‘whale-speak’ — accents included — and this Northeastern network scientist is leading the way

May 15, 2024
Arts & Entertainment

Recent Stories

There’s a new biopic of Amy Winehouse. Does ‘Back to Black’ capture the nuances of addiction?

Featured

There’s a new biopic of Amy Winehouse. Does ‘Back to Black’ capture the nuances of addiction?

by Erin Kayata
May 16, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld’s new Netflix movie ‘Unfrosted’ imagines how the Pop-Tart came to be. Here’s the real story

Jerry Seinfeld’s new Netflix movie ‘Unfrosted’ imagines how the Pop-Tart came to be. Here’s the real story

May 9, 2024

‘Challengers’ is where tennis meets love. But what happens in real life if you date someone in your field?

‘Challengers’ is where tennis meets love. But what happens in real life if you date someone in your field?

May 8, 2024
Business

Recent Stories

CPI report shows inflation eased in April, but consumer prices still rose 3.4% from a year ago

Featured

CPI report shows inflation eased in April, but consumer prices still rose 3.4% from a year ago

by Cyrus Moulton
May 15, 2024

Tesla fires team expanding Supercharger network. Expert explains why it was a good move for Elon Musk — and consumers

Tesla fires team expanding Supercharger network. Expert explains why it was a good move for Elon Musk — and consumers

May 7, 2024

Why the days of ultra-low interest rates are likely over, expert explains

Why the days of ultra-low interest rates are likely over, expert explains

May 3, 2024
Health

Recent Stories

What are the risks involved with donating a kidney? A transplant expert explains why pig organs may be the only option for some

Featured

What are the risks involved with donating a kidney? A transplant expert explains why pig organs may be the only option for some

by Cesareo Contreras
May 15, 2024

Ticks carry more than Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know about babesiosis and Powassan

Ticks carry more than Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know about babesiosis and Powassan

May 10, 2024

Yoga shows ‘most improvement’ in restoring brain health in long-term cancer survivors, Northeastern researcher says

Yoga shows ‘most improvement’ in restoring brain health in long-term cancer survivors, Northeastern researcher says

May 10, 2024
Law

Recent Stories

What is a constitutional crisis? Is the US currently in one?

Featured

What is a constitutional crisis? Is the US currently in one?

by Tanner Stening
May 7, 2024

Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was overturned. But is a retrial really a good idea?

Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was overturned. But is a retrial really a good idea?

April 25, 2024

The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

April 25, 2024
Lifestyle

Recent Stories

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

Featured

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

by Cyrus Moulton
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

Video: The story and science behind Rupee Beer, a lager designed to be paired with Indian food

Video: The story and science behind Rupee Beer, a lager designed to be paired with Indian food

July 13, 2023
Society & Culture

Recent Stories

What’s in a name? A linguistics expert explains why some baby names dominate the charts year after year

Featured

What’s in a name? A linguistics expert explains why some baby names dominate the charts year after year

by Erin Kayata
May 14, 2024

Fascism of the past still casts a shadow on Italy’s politics and anti-immigration rhetoric, Northeastern researcher says

Fascism of the past still casts a shadow on Italy’s politics and anti-immigration rhetoric, Northeastern researcher says

May 8, 2024

Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ shows how some stalking victims might not recognize or report the crime right away

Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ shows how some stalking victims might not recognize or report the crime right away

May 7, 2024
Sports

Recent Stories

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

Featured

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

Hats off to them

by Matthew Modoono

May 2, 2024

Share

Graduates toss their mortarboards outside of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex on Northeastern’s Boston campus. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Graduates toss their mortarboards outside of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex on Northeastern’s Boston campus. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Editor's Picks

There’s a new biopic of Amy Winehouse. Does ‘Back to Black’ capture the nuances of addiction?

There’s a new biopic of Amy Winehouse. Does ‘Back to Black’ capture the nuances of addiction?

Northeastern’s Cassandra McKenzie recognized by city of Boston as ‘trailblazer’ for women in construction

Northeastern’s Cassandra McKenzie recognized by city of Boston as ‘trailblazer’ for women in construction

What is ‘marine snow’? And how do microplastics slow the rate at which carbon is pulled from the sea surface to the depths?

What is ‘marine snow’? And how do microplastics slow the rate at which carbon is pulled from the sea surface to the depths?

One-third of bridges in the United States need fixing. Here’s how to do that without wreaking havoc on supply chains and commuters

One-third of bridges in the United States need fixing. Here’s how to do that without wreaking havoc on supply chains and commuters

What are the risks involved with donating a kidney? A transplant expert explains why pig organs may be the only option for some

What are the risks involved with donating a kidney? A transplant expert explains why pig organs may be the only option for some

Featured Stories

A historic homecoming for congresswoman and the actress who plays her in the Netflix biopic ‘Shirley’

A historic homecoming for congresswoman and the actress who plays her in the Netflix biopic ‘Shirley’

Northeastern’s Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis celebrates 50th anniversary by looking to the future

Northeastern’s Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis celebrates 50th anniversary by looking to the future

Election 2024: New, easy-to-read poll tracker plots changes within pollsters

Election 2024: New, easy-to-read poll tracker plots changes within pollsters

CPI report shows inflation eased in April, but consumer prices still rose 3.4% from a year ago

CPI report shows inflation eased in April, but consumer prices still rose 3.4% from a year ago

University News

Recent Stories