Celebratory spark!

by Matthew Modoono

July 3, 2024

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Members of the Northeastern community celebrate the Fourth of July with fire crackers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Northeastern research explores ‘individuality’

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NSF grant aims to enhance career opportunities for engineering students with disabilities

What is the ‘mini moon’ that is now orbiting Earth? Astrophysicist explains our small cosmic guest — and the bigger one that’s on the horizon

The UK plans to ban TV junk food advertising before 9 p.m. Could it cut child obesity levels?

Northeastern’s Michael Davis receives prestigious award for his work as a trailblazing police chief

Northeastern welcomes Amazon Web Services’ Women of the Cloud College Tour to Boston campus

Northeastern students explore the engineering and ethics of wind farms during experiential learning opportunity in Norway

Europe wants tighter border controls. Northeastern research looks at Italy’s political attitudes toward migration

Fall allergies are back. Why they may be worse than ever — and how to treat them

What is dynamic pricing and why is it hiking ticket prices for Oasis, Taylor Swift and your favorite artist?