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Farmland partially submerged in Tulare Lake Basin.

The largest body of water west of the Mississippi disappeared 130 years ago — now it’s back

by Noah Lloyd
A newly discovered mussel seen under a microscope.

New species of mussel that lives in an ancient undersea forest discovered by Northeastern marine scientist

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
View of planet earth from the porthole of a spacecraft in space.

Are space elevators possible? Physicist says they could transform humanity into a ‘spacefaring civilization’

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by Tanner Stening
A presumed baby great white shark in the ocean.

Was a baby great white shark caught on camera for the first time? Northeastern expert explains why it could be major discovery 

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by Cesareo Contreras
Jeffrey Agar working in his lab.

Breakthrough that can halt the progression of ALS developed by Northeastern scientist

by Alena Kuzub
Person holding a red iPhone.

Will Meta’s new age controls reduce its mental health risks for teens? Expert says restrictions are needed

by Alena Kuzub
Rendering of what the tallest building in Oklahoma would look like.

The tallest building in the US is planned for the middle of Tornado Alley. Will the high-rise withstand the region’s extreme weather?

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by Cesareo Contreras
iPhone displaying the Instagram account of Miquela, an AI generated social media influencer.

Is AI killing the social media star?

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by Cesareo Contreras
A fake plant on a black background.

Fake plants could be the next source of clean energy, researchers say

by Cody Mello-Klein
Black and white speakers on top of a wooden table.

NSF grant will allow researchers from around the world to improve security of smart devices — remotely

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by Cesareo Contreras
Matthew Goodwin wearing a biosensor on his wrist.

Aggression in children with profound autism can be predicted using machine learning and biosensor data, Northeastern researcher says

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by Cyrus Moulton
A large bank in London viewed outside on a slightly cloudy, blue sky day.

Can central banks fight climate change? A Northeastern researcher explains role in promoting sustainable financial practices

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert