Microscopic particles of bacteria-killing metal could some day be used to combat deadly infections — a possible antidote to antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” that continue to evolve faster than medicine can advance. “Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest public health threats we’re going to face in our lifetime,” said Ben Geilich, a fifth-year bioengineering graduate student […]

Today on the Academic Minute, Mary Steffel, assistant professor of marketing at Northeastern University, examines why people pass the buck when it comes to making decisions. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.

“Many are taking on student loans later in life to help their kids or grandkids pay for college. Those in default on federal student loans are getting their Social Security payments garnished. It happened to 156,000 Americans in 2013. That’s three times more than in 2006.” Parents should harness the impulse to sacrifice for kids […]

The findings showed that both apps and websites leaked personally identifiable information to varying degrees. “We expected that apps would leak more as they have better and direct access to these information. Overall that’s true,” said Assistant Professor David Choffnes, at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, US. But he also added that typically apps leak “just […]

“Apple will do well in China only if its products are good enough to do well in the U.S.,” says Ravi Ramamurti, professor of international business and strategy at Northeastern University. “The Chinese consumer will not pay top dollar for products that Chinese copycats can clone in months and sell for a fraction of the […]

Barrett, who is also University Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University, added: “We also examined a group of regions known as the salience network, which is involved in identifying information that is important and needs attention for specific situations, and found preserved thickness among super-agers in several regions, including the anterior insula and orbitofrontal cortex.” Critically, […]

Clinton’s campaign, in fact, already misled the public about her diagnosis — first she was overheated, then dehydrated, then, oh yeah, we forgot to mention that little pneumonia diagnosis from last week. “I think they would have been smart to disclose it (immediately),” said Robert Gilbert, professor emeritus of political science at Northeastern University and […]

Interesting factoid for today: Research suggests that exercise can be as effective at relieving pain as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — like Advil, Motrin and Aleve. Dr. Maura Iversen of Northeastern University, a rehab specialist and researcher on arthritis, says exercise can reduce pain about as much as low-dose NSAIDs. “Exercise really is medicine,” she […]

The program requires the 100 officers to wear the cameras and keep them on throughout interactions with civilians. As Braude noted, the policy also requires officers to gain permission to film inside private residence, unless they have a warrant. Following the six month program, Dr. Anthony Braga, the head of Northeastern University’s School of Criminology […]

“There is a journalistic component to what the moderator does. But there’s so little time—that’s the problem—and that time really belongs to the candidates,” says Alan Schroeder, a Northeastern University journalism professor and presidential debate historian. “I’d rather trust PolitiFact or The Washington Post, which have done their homework and written [fact-checks] in a nuanced […]

The program is a six-month pilot to test out body-worn cameras on Boston police officers. Dr. Anthony Braga, who heads the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northeastern University, will analyze the effectiveness of the program by looking at police and community interactions, citizen complaints, use of force incidents and community satisfaction. Two companies — Taserand […]

Living among a tight-knit group of close relatives is best for our health as we age, right? Actually, in many cases, the opposite is true. Social isolation and loneliness have long been associated with poor health and worse outcomes, on par with smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and inactivity. But being ensconced in too […]