Cesareo Contreras, Author at Northeastern Global News

Marco Friedl of Austria, goalkeeper Alexander Schlager of Austria, and Lionel Messi of Argentina go for the ball during a match.

Messi broke the record for World Cup goals. What led to his success?

Japan's Ayase Ueda celebrates after scoring against Tunisia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match at BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico.

What the data tells us about Japan’s historic match against Tunisia

Jude Bellingham, wearing England's No. 10 shirt, runs with the ball as two Croatia defenders give chase during a 2026 World Cup match at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Here’s what data says about the top teams in the World Cup

Japan's Tsuyoshi Watanabe drinking from a water bottle during a hydration break at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Are hydration breaks leading to more attempted shots?

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha stretches to make a save during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage match against Spain in Atlanta.

Denied! What the data says about the Cape Verde goalie’s many blocks

A close up of a Playstation controller on a red background, with a camera affected added to appear as if there are multiple, multicolored controllers.

Arts & Entertainment

Are rising video game hardware prices making gaming a luxury hobby?

Northeastern students work on a robotics system in a lab setting.

Science & Technology

This robotic system may soon be used to prevent forest fires

Lionel Messi, dressed in Argentina jersey, walks through the tunnel at the friendly match against Honduras.

Here’s what the analyzed data says about the top World Cup teams

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Society & Culture

Is TikTok listening to your ‘Not Interested’ requests?

Abstract long-exposure light trails in swirling patterns of red, blue, green, and white against a black background.

Science & Technology

AI and physics have more in common than you might think

FIFA World Cup 2026 branding on a stadium column at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Science & Technology

Researchers decode hidden patterns in World Cup data

A person holds a phone with an AI chatbot app open in front of a computer screen.

Science & Technology

Chatty chatbots are not favorites, Northeastern research shows