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University News

Network Science Institute expansion to London creates new European hub for trailblazing academic field

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Health

New RSV immunization approved by FDA. Why it’s ‘an important development in pediatric medicine’

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Science & Technology

It’s Shark Week, so you may ask, ‘How likely am I to get attacked by a shark?’

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Science & Technology

Can we do a better job of predicting river floods in New England?

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Society & Culture

How much should I tip—and when?  It all depends, but there are some rules, Northeastern expert says

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Science & Technology

A global wastewater surveillance program could have stopped the spread of COVID-19, Northeastern researcher says

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Science & Technology

Why you probably won’t see the Northern Lights in New England—despite early forecasts

Science & Technology

What you can do to prepare your home for extreme heat

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Science & Technology

Northeastern professor wins prestigious award for her work on the ethics of artificial intelligence

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Health

What is rubisco? And what are the promises and potential pitfalls of consuming the plant-based protein?

antarctic fish species
Science & Technology

 Antarctic fish evolved to live in extreme cold—will they adapt to ocean warming? 

Air Quality Mobile Lab truck
Science & Technology

How clean is the air in your neighborhood? This new Northeastern project aims to find out