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Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences

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Why ‘UFOs’ should be tracked in the water as well as the skies
UFO photo from the Department of Defense.

Why ‘UFOs’ should be tracked in the water as well as the skies

NASA's report mainly focuses on reporting aerial phenomena, but a marine and environmental science expert says don’t forget about the oceans.
Human exceptionalism hinders environmental action, Northeastern scientists conclude
Johanna L'Heureux working in the field at Plum Island Estuary

Human exceptionalism hinders environmental action, Northeastern scientists conclude

The majority of people draw a sharp line between themselves and what is considered nature, Northeastern researchers find.
World’s largest undersea science station will provide one-of-a-kind co-op experience
digital rendering of an underwater lab

World’s largest undersea science station will provide one-of-a-kind co-op experience

Northeastern has partnered with the Proteus Ocean Group, officially opening the door for researchers to work in a future underwater lab.
They’re planning to build a new space station… at the bottom of the ocean

They’re planning to build a new space station… at the bottom of the ocean

The underwater research center is the brainchild of Fabian Cousteau, a renowned aquanaut and grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
Saddam Hussein destroyed the biblical Eden. This cross-cultural partnership could restore it.

Saddam Hussein destroyed the biblical Eden. This cross-cultural partnership could restore it.

Researchers at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center are working with the University of Basrah in Iraq to restore the marshlands of southern Iraq and reconnect the Iraqis with the global scientific community.
Understanding climate change is hard work. These robotic mussels are doing the heavy lifting.

Understanding climate change is hard work. These robotic mussels are doing the heavy lifting.

As water and air temperatures rise, mussel populations fall. Researchers are tracing these trends with mussel-inspired technology.
Global disaster response needs a networked approach

Global disaster response needs a networked approach

At the inaugural summit hosted by Northeastern’s Global Resilience Institute yesterday, experts from across the globe shared their insights on rebounding from a rising tide of disasters and meeting the world’s most daunting resilience challenges.
Drones for research: Explaining Northeastern’s policy

Drones for research: Explaining Northeastern’s policy

Researchers across disciplines are increasingly turning to unmanned aerial vehicles to advance their work. Here, we outline the steps necessary to operate drones on university campuses and highlight how some faculty are already using drones in their research.
Professor to speak at UN General Assembly on climate change, sustainable development

Professor to speak at UN General Assembly on climate change, sustainable development

Climate change biologist Brian Helmuth will speak today at a high-level meeting at the United Nations headquarters, where he will highlight his research and participate in a discussion on efforts worldwide to address climate change and meet global sustainable development goals.
Science and politics: Finding common ground

Science and politics: Finding common ground

Climate change and research funding are hotly debated topics in the news these days, with both lawmakers and the public noting a great divide between the positions of Republicans and Democrats. Two papers by Northeastern researchers from radically different disciplines—marine science and political science—point a way forward.