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Celia Pearce's book "Playframes" standing up on a table.

Jan. 6 and QAnon have their roots in gaming, Northeastern professor concludes in new book

by Cody Mello-Klein
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How secure is your Wi-Fi network? New Northeastern research uncovers major vulnerability in wireless networking technology

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by Cesareo Contreras
Stars seen through the James Webb space telescope.

Astronomers discovered 44 ancient stars using gravitational lensing. An astrophysicist explains how they did it

by Cody Mello-Klein
A person filling a syringe.

Systemic solutions urged to counter spread of science misinformation in new report co-authored by Northeastern professor

by Alena Kuzub
A drone in the sky.

Northeastern expert warns of increasing drone swarms and the need for faster detection

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by Cesareo Contreras
A person typing on their smartphone.

The federal government wants you to adopt ‘end-to-end encryption’ methods. Here’s why you should adopt them

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by Tanner Stening
The Belle Isle salt marsh.

Protective salt marshes along coasts are in danger across the globe but it’s not too late to act, Northeastern researchers say

by Alena Kuzub
Portraits of Northeastern professors Albert-László Barabási, Tina Eliassi-Rad, Alessandro Vespignani and Ricardo Baeza-Yates.

The interaction between humans and artificial intelligence demands a new field of study, Northeastern researchers say

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by Cesareo Contreras
A view of Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts.

Rural areas are key to American life, but they’re struggling. A Northeastern professor wants to change that using architecture

by Cody Mello-Klein
Silhouettes of drones flying in an outdoor setting.

What’s behind the surge in mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, Massachusetts and other states?

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by Cesareo Contreras
Alexander Ivanov, Anne-Lise Marie, and Yunnan Gao all standing around a laptop looking at the screen.

Northeastern researchers find a faster and more sensitive way to study proteins, which could lead to advances in disease treatment

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
An axolotl in a lab.

Why are axolotls suddenly so popular — and going extinct at the same time?

by Noah Lloyd