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New Northeastern research tests the capabilities of AI chatbots on NPR’s Sunday Puzzles

A new benchmark developed to test the latest reasoning models from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and DeepSeek use NPR’s Sunday Puzzle.

The physics of cancer: Fighting tumor defenses with engineering and immunotherapy

Northeastern professor Herbert Levine says bioengineers can help figure out mechanical barriers that prevent T-cells from attacking tumors.

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Researcher finds way to diagnose people with sleep apnea while they’re awake

A Northeastern researcher used a novel method to accurately detect sleep apnea, and potentially its long-lasting effects, in children.

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Aboard Alvin submersible, Northeastern student maps hot springs 2,500 meters below the ocean’s surface

Using high-resolution imaging, Dennis Giaya is helping track changes in hydrothermal vents —offering new insights into Earth’s geology.

University News

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Navigating a New Political Landscape: Frequently Asked Questions

The university is working to evaluate the impact of recent changes on teaching and research enterprise, as well as members of the Northeastern community.

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One club and one decision set this Northeastern grad on a career path working for startups

Matt Bilotti got exposed to entrepreneurship and business through a student organization that shaped his career trajectory.

Northeastern Bevi co-op brings his design chops to the well-known flavored water company

Since starting a co-op in January, Chavez Cruz has been helping the company create graphics and improve user experiences.

Northeastern student innovates testing system for safer, more reliable car batteries

While on co-op at Tesla, electrical and computer engineering student Kaden Du worked to make it easier to test voltage regulators.

Entrepreneurial student group takes home new career perspectives after London networking trip

The leadership team from WISE in Boston visited the U.K. capital to meet inspiring entrepreneurs and market-leading businesses.

Editor's Picks

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What is causing autism rates to rise? And should we be concerned?

One club and one decision set this Northeastern grad on a career path working for startups

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Northeastern Bevi co-op brings his design chops to the well-known flavored water company

Is Lady Gaga’s newest album returning to her roots or ‘reheating nachos?’

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Is social media making you more irritable? New research takes a granular look at users’ moods

Artificial intelligence

These Northeastern inventors are transforming industries ranging from health care to submarine communications

Electrical and computer engineering professors Nian Sun and Tommaso Melodia have been named National Academy of Inventors fellows.

Raymond Fu named AAAI fellow for transforming AI research into real-world solutions at Northeastern

At Northeastern, Fu leads the Synergetic Media Learning Lab, an AI research hub that analyzes big data sets to solve real-world problems

James Genone, Vinay S. Rao, and Usama Fayyad sitting on stage in tan leather chairs. Each of them is holding a microphone.

Northeastern partners with Bay Area industry leaders to advance the conversation on responsible AI

Northeastern researchers and high-level tech industry leaders gathered for a summit on the Oakland campus to share best AI practices.

2025 Commencement

10 powerful quotes from Northeastern’s commencement speakers

Northeastern President Joseph Aoun told Northeastern graduates: “No machine can match your creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Every mortarboard tells a story. Northeastern graduates prepare for commencement by showcasing their individuality and creativity

As is tradition, seniors are celebrating in style by customizing their graduation caps, showcasing their individuality and creativity.

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Updated times, dates for Northeastern’s 2025 commencements, graduations, ceremonies and celebrations

Fenway Park will host the Boston commencement for the fifth straight year. The graduate and undergraduate ceremonies will take place May 11.

Global University System

How dragon boat racing helped a Northeastern student find confidence in game development

Xin Qi, a grad student on the Vancouver campus, is taking on new challenges — writing code for a game prototype and co-founding a studio.

Photos: Valentine’s Day pups, campus life and musical talent

From Valentine’s Day pups to campus life and music, this week at Northeastern showcased community, creativity and study in full swing.

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She grew up without a computer. Now this Northeastern student is making technology her future

Zadie Moon is working with professor Akram Bayat on research to use AI to train therapists working with patients who have chronic diseases.

Research

Researcher finds way to diagnose people with sleep apnea while they’re awake

A Northeastern researcher used a novel method to accurately detect sleep apnea, and potentially its long-lasting effects, in children.

Northeastern student innovates testing system for safer, more reliable car batteries

While on co-op at Tesla, electrical and computer engineering student Kaden Du worked to make it easier to test voltage regulators.

Is social media making you more irritable? New research takes a granular look at users’ moods

A recent study found that social media use is correlated with higher rates of irritability among a broad swath of U.S. adults.

World News

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Can Europe help defend Ukraine without US support?

How will Trump’s trade war with Canada, Mexico impact prices?

5 key takeaways from Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress

Society & Culture

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The ban on beards in the Yankees’ clubhouse has been tossed. What does it mean for baseball’s biggest brand?

In friendship, love and feuds, adolescents stick with their own, Northeastern researcher says

How to build a strong brand: Northeastern’s Michael Armini on consistency, trust and crisis management

Health

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How accurate are the new at-home flu tests? Northeastern experts explain

How digital therapy video games enhance cognitive and physical rehabilitation

Research reveals higher suicide rates among female physicians than other women

Business

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Trump wants to establish an official cryptocurrency reserve. How would that work?

AI influencer marketing may pose risk to brand trust, new Northeastern research finds

Will the Federal Reserve pause rate cuts after January’s inflation uptick?

Lifestyle

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How a Victorian-era marketing ploy made chocolate the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift

10 tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this year

The best games, tech and gadgets for the 2024 holiday season

Law

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Why did Birkenstock try to claim its sandals are art?

Could James Bond lose the 007 name because of a trademark claim? A legal expert says it’s not that simple

Robin Hood or cold-blooded killer? Jury selection and jury nullification will be key in Luigi Mangione’s murder trial, Northeastern legal expert explains

Arts & Entertainment

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A Northeastern student publishes her first novel — an ‘extravaganza of love, loss, blackmail’ — and three more books are on the way

Are the Oscars going bananas? An animator explains why digital apes are the real winners of the 2025 awards

Northeastern creative writing students receive career advice from screenwriter behind Oscar-nominated film ‘The Girl With the Needle’

Science & Technology

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Patagonian ‘living rocks’ trace their origins to the beginning of life on Earth

The ‘dark matter’ of nutrition: How AI and network science are transforming our understanding of food and health

Northeastern researcher receives CAREER award to advance biopharmaceutical manufacturing with AI

Sports

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Rashad King leads Huskies into CAA men’s basketball championship. Will they advance to March Madness?

Northeastern Huskies give Red Sox a scare in traditional spring training opener

Northeastern’s student-driven fencing club is five years old — and No. 1 nationally

Israel-Hamas War

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal suggests Biden administration ‘did not push as hard as they could have’ for an end to hostilities, expert says

Should both parties sign on the dotted line and ratify the deal, questions about the future of the region still loom large, experts say.

At Northeastern, Israeli artists bring messages of hope between Jewish and Palestinian peoples through music

Artists Neta Weiner and Stav Marin gave a lecture-performance, sharing their philosophy on Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation through music.

Jewish Americans back Harris over Trump by 2-to-1 margin, new research shows

Jewish Americans seem to be throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, according to new Northeastern survey research.

Denise Garcia, Ghaith al-Omari and Dennis Ross sitting on stage at the front of a room full of audience members listening to their fireside chat.

After ceasefire deal, how can mediators create a lasting peace in Gaza? Experts unravel the task

The panel at Northeastern’s Boston campus tackled the prospect for peace in the region.

Northeastern University will replace Matthews Arena, built in 1910. Teams could be displaced for at least one season.

Northeastern University took another step forward in its path to replacing Matthews Arena, unveiling on Thursday plans to build a multipurpose athletics and recreation complex at the same site.

Fox News

Florida alerts first measles case of year in public school as experts stress vaccination

Neil Maniar, PhD, MPH, professor of public health practice at Northeastern University, stressed that the MMR vaccine is the “most powerful tool” in preventing and controlling outbreaks.

WGBH

COVID upended everyday life. What’s stuck around 5 years after lockdown?

The continuing popularity of hybrid work and e-commerce has already had an effect in regards to office and retail space, said Sara Jensen Carr, an associate professor of architecture, urbanism and landscape at the School of Architecture at Northeastern University.

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