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No, you don't have to 'earn your meal' this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving marketing tells us to indulge, but also to hold back when it comes to food. What is the impact of these messages, and how can we practice self-care? Rachel Rodgers, an associate professor of applied psychology at Northeastern, weighs in.

by Jessica Taylor Price November 22, 2022

Northeastern professor receives two EPPY Awards for mass killings database

The longest-running and most extensive data source on mass killings, managed by Northeastern professor James Alan Fox, has been honored with two prominent digital news awards, including first prize for “Best Community Service Project/Reporting.”

by Ian Thomsen November 22, 2022

Northeastern student’s climate research co-op on Mount Everest a ‘spectacular experience’

Alexander Anderson hiked 12 miles a day for two weeks from the Khumbu region of Nepal to Everest Base Camp with the Himalayan Climate and Science Institute to install the world’s highest weather station.

by David Nordman November 22, 2022

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We asked Northeastern students, ‘What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?’

Family, friends, health and happiness–along with the opportunity to study at one the best universities in the world–topped the list of thoughtful answers.

by Sabira Khalili - contributor November 22, 2022

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Northeastern professor keeping Native American Heritage alive through art

Sebastian Ellington Flying Eagle Ebarb, an associate teaching professor in Northeastern, details how his Native American heritage impacts his work as a designer. As a…

by Cam Sleeper November 22, 2022

How to prepare the perfect Thanksgiving turkey—and avoid food poisoning

Certain strains of salmonella thrive in turkey, especially when it is not stored and cooked properly, according to Darin Detwiler, a food policy and technology expert at Northeastern. Here's how to keep your family safe from foodborne pathogens this year.

by Jessica Taylor Price November 22, 2022

Could lab-grown meat pave the way for more ethical, environmentally friendly food?

The FDA recently declared a lab-grown meat product to be “generally recognized as safe” for consumption. Proponents argue cultured meat products address the ethical and environmental concerns around meat consumption, but Northeastern experts aren’t so sure.

by Cody Mello-Klein November 21, 2022

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In wake of Colorado Springs massacre, 2022 is deadliest year for mass shootings, Northeastern expert says

After five people were killed in a Colorado Springs nightclub Saturday, the U.S. is experiencing a record-setting year for mass killings, according to James Alan Fox, a Northeastern professor who maintains the longest-running and most extensive data source on mass killings. “I am quite confident that there has never been a year where we've had so many,” says Fox.

by Ian Thomsen November 21, 2022

Northeastern honors memory of Brandeis student who died in tragic bus crash

Community members observed a moment of silence on Northeastern’s Boston campus Monday to pay respects for Vanessa Mark and the 27 others who were injured Saturday night in Waltham.

by Jessica Taylor Price November 21, 2022

Startup reading app ReMo gets a big development push at Northeastern’s Roux Institute

PORTLAND, Maine—Former educator Michelle DeBlois is bringing to market a web-based application for students and literacy educators in grades 4-12 to encourage students to read more and help teachers manage that goal. ReMo is one of five companies in the latest cohort of startups developing at the Roux Institute.

by Mark Conti November 21, 2022