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Northeastern researchers created a framework for downscaling—or zooming in—on historic climate data sets. This allows scientists to make more detailed, localized climate projections, down to the scale of local infrastructure.

Zooming in on climate predictions

by Allie Nicodemo

Spotting a social bot might be harder than you think

by Allie Nicodemo

Why does hair turn gray?

by Adam Fischer
For the first time, scientists have successfully edited a fatal genetic mutation out of human embryos. This advancement brings society one step closer to erasing some hereditary diseases, but what are the ethical implications of that power? Three Northeastern professors weigh in.

Gene editing embryos may lead to ‘pursuit of a conception of perfection’

by Allie Nicodemo
Guevara Noubir, professor in Northeastern's College of Computer and Information Science, convened some of the foremost experts in wireless and mobile security to share research and trade strategies for anticipating cyberattacks.

Hacking cybersecurity to anticipate attacks

by Allie Nicodemo
The Nathaniel B. Palmer smashing through ice in the Antarctic ocean. Photo by Guy Williams, University of Tasmania.

Unprecedented Antarctic expedition maps sea ice to solve climate change mystery

by Allie Nicodemo

Why plants represent ‘untapped potential’ for innovative drug discovery

by Allie Nicodemo

Student helps reimagine Joyce’s Ulysses for virtual reality

by Molly Callahan

Engineering a solution to dirty water

by Allie Nicodemo

No one knew just how many Ubers and Lyfts were out there. Until now

by Molly Callahan

Physics discovery unlocks ingredients of 2-D ‘sandwich’

by Allie Nicodemo

A day at the Marine Science Center

by Adam Glanzman