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Top MAGA pollster warns Republicans will lose the majority for ‘the next decade’ if Trump gets involved in Israel-Iran

Northeastern University political science professor Costas Panagopoulos told Newsweek that Trump could “take a colossal hit” in backing from his own base of support if the U.S. takes direct action in a Middle East conflict.
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Trump’s Most Favorable Pollster Warns It Could Be ‘All Over for MAGA’

Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that Trump would likely “take a colossal hit” in support from his base if he were to engage the U.S. directly in a conflict in the Middle East.
National Geographic

How smelling roses could help you make stronger memories

“The senses are critical for memory because they’re at the intersection between our environment, our experiences, and our memory system,” says Susanne Jaeggi, a professor of psychology, applied psychology, and music and co-director of the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-Being at Northeastern University in Boston.
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Scientists Discover the Key to Axolotls’ Ability to Regenerate Limbs

A team at Northeastern University, led by James Monaghan, has unraveled a key piece of this biological puzzle. In a study published in Nature Communications, the researchers reveal an elegant molecular mechanism that acts like a GPS coordinate system for regenerating cells.
Self Magazine

You Really Should Be Washing Your Watermelon, According to a Food Safety Expert

“Washing melons before slicing is critical,” Darin Detwiler, PhD, a food safety expert and associate teaching professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, tells SELF. 
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Donald Trump Approval Rating Suffers Worst Polls Yet—’Awful, Awful, Awful’

Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “These polls suggest views about Trump’s performance in his second term continue to deteriorate, with erosion in Trump approval materializing even among the president’s strongest supporters.
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A member of RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement and a public health expert met on Zoom. Here’s what happened next.

One Northeastern University study found 71 percent of those surveyed trusted doctors and hospitals at the beginning of the pandemic. 
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RFK Jr.’s vaccine moves raise fears ahead of next school year

“I think it’s really for schools as they are thinking about their policies, and the policies that many of these school districts have had for many, many years, in terms of the vaccination schedules, in terms of requirements around vaccinations — to really think about the importance of vaccinations for children…” said Neil Maniar, professor […]
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Closing statements to begin in second Karen Read murder trial

Northeastern University Professor Daniel Medwed shares insights into closing arguments for Karen Read’s Murder Trial. The case hinges on the prosecution’s theory of jaded love turned deadly and the defense claim that someone else killed John O’Keefe, Read’s Boston police officer boyfriend. 
Prevention

These Surprising Foods Are the Most Likely to Contain Pesticides, According to a New Report

A lot is based on how the produce is grown and how easily they absorb or retain pesticide residues, explains Darin Detwiler, L.P.D., author of the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and a professor at Northeastern University. 
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5 Ways College Must Adapt To Prepare Students For 2025 And Beyond

At Northeastern University, students complete up to three six-month cooperative education programs during their degree. These aren’t traditional internships—students take full-time roles with measurable responsibilities and outcomes.
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‘Kill yourself’: Toxic mix of betting, social media fuels athlete abuse

“The speed of gambling, the intensity of gambling — they’ve increased exponentially. We’ve fundamentally changed the way people gamble,” said Harry Levant, a certified gambling counselor and director of gambling policy with the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University.