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Inspecting seagrass on the coast of Ireland, Northeastern co-op just ‘can’t sit idly by’
A group of people working outside on he grass hills near the sea in Ireland.

Inspecting seagrass on the coast of Ireland, Northeastern co-op just ‘can’t sit idly by’

A co-op in Ireland gives a Northeastern student an opportunity to compare progress in environment protection in the U.S. and abroad.
Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

Andie Weiner, a fourth-year Northeastern student, tells of a family member’s journey from Nazi-occupied Netherlands to the United States.
With a mighty robotic arm, Northeastern’s Mars Rover Team wins first place in Winter Canadian International Challenge

With a mighty robotic arm, Northeastern’s Mars Rover Team wins first place in Winter Canadian International Challenge

With a mighty robotic arm, Northeastern dominated during the rover challenge, scoring its first big competition win since its founding.
Bioengineering student switches gears on co-op, ‘diving in’ with business consulting in Saudi Arabia

Bioengineering student switches gears on co-op, ‘diving in’ with business consulting in Saudi Arabia

Yousif Elaidi says he appreciates the cross-cultural co-op experience: “People in different regions of the world do business differently.”
Is it ethical to bioengineer plants and animals to stop or reverse extinction? Questions raised during 60th annual Klein Lecture

Is it ethical to bioengineer plants and animals to stop or reverse extinction? Questions raised during 60th annual Klein Lecture

Philosophy professor Ronald Sandler's lecture explored ethical and philosophical issues of using bioengineering in conservation.

Israel-Hamas War

How the U.S. Army will build a floating pier to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza
A causeway being constructed off the coast of Australia.

How the U.S. Army will build a floating pier to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza

Engineering expert Qin Jim Chen says the mission presents several challenges, but none are insurmountable.
A generational divide on views of Israel … in both parties, according to new survey 

A generational divide on views of Israel … in both parties, according to new survey 

“I think one topline finding that resonates with prior survey findings and some prior research is that there are both partisan and generational differences in attitudes towards Israel and Palestine,” David Lazer says.
Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III?

Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III?

With tensions now flaring in the Middle East and in Europe, can the two crises snowball into one global war or are they contained?
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is more important – and more complicated – than ever this year, Northeastern experts say

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is more important – and more complicated – than ever this year, Northeastern experts say

The need to understand the horrors of the Holocaust and the role of fascism and antisemitism in the genocide has added weight this year.
Will South Africa’s lawsuit alleging genocide change the course of the Israel-Hamas war?

Will South Africa’s lawsuit alleging genocide change the course of the Israel-Hamas war?

South Africa's lawsuit could change the course of the Israel-Hamas War as it puts Israel in the position to defend itself, a law expert says.

World News

Is it possible to survive a fall from a bridge like the one in Baltimore — then escape a submerged vehicle?

Is it possible to survive a fall from a bridge like the one in Baltimore — then escape a submerged vehicle?

Following Moscow attack, terrorism expert says ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before terrorists strike the US again

Following Moscow attack, terrorism expert says ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before terrorists strike the US again

How did a container ship collision cause a Baltimore bridge to collapse? Structural engineer details possible design factors

How did a container ship collision cause a Baltimore bridge to collapse? Structural engineer details possible design factors

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Society & Culture

Congestion pricing approved in New York City. Expect it elsewhere soon, traffic expert says

Congestion pricing approved in New York City. Expect it elsewhere soon, traffic expert says

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

How do you teach young children about complex issues? New research suggests ‘read-alouds’

How do you teach young children about complex issues? New research suggests ‘read-alouds’

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Health

Chick-fil-A is putting antibiotics back in its chicken. What does that mean for consumers?

Chick-fil-A is putting antibiotics back in its chicken. What does that mean for consumers?

Is it possible to survive a fall from a bridge like the one in Baltimore — then escape a submerged vehicle?

Is it possible to survive a fall from a bridge like the one in Baltimore — then escape a submerged vehicle?

 ‘Tech neck is the real deal.’ Why pain is on the rise from looking down at laptops and phones — and what to do about it 

 ‘Tech neck is the real deal.’ Why pain is on the rise from looking down at laptops and phones — and what to do about it 

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Business

Is Trump Media & Technology Group a meme stock? Finance experts draw parallels to GameStop, crypto

Is Trump Media & Technology Group a meme stock? Finance experts draw parallels to GameStop, crypto

Drybar founder Alli Webb shares the ‘Messy Truth’ about her life and $255 million business sale

Drybar founder Alli Webb shares the ‘Messy Truth’ about her life and $255 million business sale

Meghan Markle announced a new lifestyle line — but do consumers still care about celebrity brands?

Meghan Markle announced a new lifestyle line — but do consumers still care about celebrity brands?

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Lifestyle

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

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

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

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

After 20 years behind a desk, adventure seeker starts business leading hikes in the mountains

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After 20 years behind a desk, adventure seeker starts business leading hikes in the mountains

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Law

Unraveling Trump’s assets — including Trump Tower — will be ‘a long, drawn-out process,’ fraud expert says

Unraveling Trump’s assets — including Trump Tower — will be ‘a long, drawn-out process,’ fraud expert says

Allowing Texas immigration law would lead to “total chaos,” NU law expert says.

Allowing Texas immigration law would lead to “total chaos,” NU law expert says.

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

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Arts & Entertainment

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

Northeastern student and Gideon Klein Scholar kicks off Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week with ‘solo biographical performance’

What is the ‘3 Body Problem’? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show

What is the ‘3 Body Problem’? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show

The hit series ‘Shogun’ is exposing more people to Japanese history. But how accurate is it?

The hit series ‘Shogun’ is exposing more people to Japanese history. But how accurate is it?

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Science & Technology

With a mighty robotic arm, Northeastern’s Mars Rover Team wins first place in Winter Canadian International Challenge

With a mighty robotic arm, Northeastern’s Mars Rover Team wins first place in Winter Canadian International Challenge

What is the ‘3 Body Problem’? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show

What is the ‘3 Body Problem’? Astrophysicist explains concept behind hit Netflix show

How did a container ship collision cause a Baltimore bridge to collapse? Structural engineer details possible design factors

How did a container ship collision cause a Baltimore bridge to collapse? Structural engineer details possible design factors

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Sports

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

No. 2 BU beats No. 19 Northeastern 4-2 in Hockey East men’s quarterfinal

No. 2 BU beats No. 19 Northeastern 4-2 in Hockey East men’s quarterfinal

Mike Sirota, rated as a high first-round pick, could be Northeastern’s greatest baseball player

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Mike Sirota, rated as a high first-round pick, could be Northeastern’s greatest baseball player

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