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Nature.com
India’s DNA map uncovers millions of missing genetic variants
Sudhakaran Prabakaran at Northeastern University points out that the analytical framework focuses on known protein-coding genes, which make up only about 2% of the genome.
America’s Mood Slumps Back to Trump Inauguration Day Levels
Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that this “indicator represents a giant flashing red warning sign for the GOP headed into the 2026 midterms.
WGBH
‘Let Jason’s story not be in vain’: The growing push to toughen Mass. anti-bullying law
Last month, researchers at Northeastern University School of Law recommended an increase in annual staff training, a broader definition of bullying that includes a power differential between the aggressor and victim and better victim outreach and investigation timelines.
Fast Company (Middle East)
AI was supposed to democratize opportunity. So why are women missing out?
A Northeastern University study supports this: women are 11 percent more likely than men to see AI’s risks as outweighing its benefits – a gap that disappears when economic outcomes are clear.
Martha Stewart Living
How to Wash Leafy Greens to Remove Dirt, Germs, and Pesticides
Spinach and kale frequently have higher amounts of pesticide residues than some other greens, says Darin Detwiler, author and food safety professor at Northeastern University.
Cosmopolitan
Hilary Duff’s Commencement Speech for Northeastern University Is Dividing the Internet
Hilary Duff delivered the commencement address during Northeastern University’s graduation ceremony on April 29.
Billboard
Hilary Duff Delivers Inspiring Northeastern University Commencement Speech: ‘Don’t Forget to Pause And Appreciate How Far You’ve Come’
Hilary Duff delivers Northeastern University’s 2026 Commencement Speech at Fenway Park on April 29, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
People Magazine
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Make a Rare Appearance Together in New York City, Plus Zendaya, Jane Fonda, and More
Hilary Duff waves to the crowd as she delivers Northeastern University’s 2026 Commencement Speech on April 29 in Boston.
Business Insider
I built my replacement
John Wihbey, a journalism professor at Northeastern University, described the bot to me as “human-ish,” and said for a brief moment, he wondered if the real me had started speaking to test him (I hadn’t).
Vox
What twins can teach us about friendship
“The research has shown that there’s no difference in the numbers of friends, but the closeness piece may be a little bit different,” says Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University.
MIT Technology Review
A new US phone network for Christians aims to block porn and gender-related content
“Blocking in the network is certainly not new,” says David Choffnes, a computer science professor and executive director of Northeastern University’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute.
Hilary Duff drops life lessons at Northeastern’s commencement. Watch the speech.
This is what dreams are made of, Hilary Duff gave Northeastern University’s commencement speech.