After outperforming the US economy as a whole on this important measure, the state’s jobless rate is now nearly even with the national rate of 4.4 percent. But Northeastern University economics professor Alan Clayton-Matthews said the numbers do not suggest a worsening outlook.

The ceasefire brokered by the Putin and Trump administrations went into effect earlier this month and has – for the most part – brought peace to a small strip of war-torn southwestern Syria. But the accord is vulnerable. “The Syrian people have experienced enough horror and pain. The benefits to them shouldn’t be overlooked,” Max […]

Technology has come a long way since robots were first introduced into the automotive industry more than 50 years ago. “However, although robots can weld, paint and assemble car parts, they are still far from becoming equivalent to human workers,” said Taskin Padir, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University. “The robots […]

A often-cited Harvard study shows that about 62 percent of personal bankruptcies in the United States in 2007 were triggered by hefty medical bills or health problems. That includes people who suffered a debilitating illness and could no longer work, not just those who couldn’t pay their bills. A 2014 study from legal experts at Northeastern University found a […]

UsTrendy, a non-profit, isn’t just giving away beautiful dresses, it connects girls with important mentors like psychologist Mia Holland. “Social media has made it worse, because it’s now ubiquitous. And for vulnerable girls it’s a big influence,” Holland said. She and Northeastern University Associate Professor Rachel Rogers are teaming up to help these girls deal […]

Legislators and policy makers across the country — and especially here in Massachusetts — want to make health care more affordable. It’s a laudable goal and one that has been studied extensively. Todd Brown, vice chair of the department of pharmacy and health systems sciences at Northeastern University, says that they’re looking in the wrong […]

A legislative limbo could be an imminent threat to the $600 million that is part of a Medicaid waiver slated for Massachusetts under the Obama administration, said Wendy Parmet, director of Northeastern University’s Center for Health Policy and Law. “Instead of rolling back Medicaid expansion, it could just be drop dead,” Parmet said.

Tim Briggs hasn’t even graduated from college yet, but he’s already getting paid to pursue his passion. The 21-year-old junior at Northeastern University will get to spend six weeks and $5,000 focusing on his dream career: underwater and conservation photography. Briggs is one of 15 winners from around the world who won the opportunity through […]

But clearly there’s room for more nonprofit drug companies. “D.N.D.I.’s success is ample proof that the model of nonprofit, open-source research and development is a viable alternative to exclusive reliance on patent and data monopolies,” said Brook Baker, a professor at Northeastern University School of Law who studies pharmaceutical development issues. Recent reports on the […]

BOND, a building, civil, utility and energy construction firm, recently joined officials from Northeastern University and the City of Boston to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new William E. Carter Playground on Columbus Avenue. The project is the result of a unique public-private partnership that involves developing a state-of-the-art athletic complex and expanded recreation opportunities […]

But spurning an airline is challenging, given the waves of consolidation that have put the majority of flights in the United States under the control of four carriers — United, Delta, American and Southwest. “It’s very difficult at this point in time for consumers to exact a penalty against airlines that have exhibited poor customer […]

Without question, it’s important for police officers to protect themselves from injury. But, Northeastern Law professor Daniel Medwed says, in doing so they should not put civilians at unnecessary risk.