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A group of older adults sitting together on a bench, seen from behind.

The US is not ready for its aging population. New Northeastern research explains why

by Cody Mello-Klein
Canadian moonseed, a type of plant, shown.

Scientists make major breakthrough that rewrites the understanding of plant evolution

by Cody Mello-Klein
A group of students or teachers sitting around a table engaged in conversation.

Northeastern researcher says teachers improve instruction with more feedback from peers

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by Kate Rix
A surreal photo of a red water droplet.

3D printers could become more precise because of this Northeastern professor’s research on water droplets

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by Cesareo Contreras
Yi Zheng, shown in a blue lab coat and goggles, at work in a Northeastern lab.

From crab shells to potable water: Solar-powered desalination system earns Northeastern professor a Fulbright

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by Cyrus Moulton
Steve Lustig seen through a brightly colored yellow translucent material in the lab. He is wearing safety glasses.

Researchers achieve new insights about liquid metals, opening doors for the creation of new materials

by Cody Mello-Klein
CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman, featured in a suit testifying before a Senate committee.

Half of US adults now use AI — but views on how to regulate the technology vary widely by state, new research shows

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by Tanner Stening
Two adults in the lab with a newborn baby, positioned in front of a rectangular white light.

Northeastern research finds infant anesthesia may speed up brain development

Headshot of Cyrus Moulton
by Cyrus Moulton
Two students wearing goggles looking at a model.

Northeastern summer program inspires future STEM leaders through research and mentorship

by Alena Kuzub
A person holding an iPad showing an AI literacy tool on a screen.

Northeastern researchers develop AI-powered storytime tool to support children’s literacy

Headshot of Kate Rix.
by Kate Rix
A close-up of the book, The ANNALS of the american academy of political and social science, propped up against a plant.

Northeastern researchers call for greater attention to social impact and social justice in preventing crime

Headshot of Cyrus Moulton
by Cyrus Moulton
A close-up of a scientist with blue gloves on holding a sensor.

What if sensors could spot plant stress in real time? These Northeastern researchers made it happen

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by Erin Kayata