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‘Digital phenotyping’ project studying social media’s effects on adolescents expands to include character development

by Noah Lloyd
NGN Research
Portrait of Dennis Staroselsky.

Lights, camera, action: Northeastern professor writes and stars in new short film alongside daughter

by Cody Mello-Klein
A photo of Spider-Man swinging through buildings.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Franchise fatigue’ can’t seem to stick to Spider-Man. Why?

Smiling headshot of reporter Hannah Morse
by Hannah Morse
A movie poster for "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" shows Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser and other characters from the film leaping into the air.
Arts & Entertainment

The ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ movie is a hit. Why is Mario still relevant?

by Cody Mello-Klein
A screen capture from a 'Superman' movie that shoes the superhero shooting upwards into the sky with his signature suit and cape on.
Arts & Entertainment

With James Gunn’s ‘Superman,’ this superhero is more relevant than ever

by Cody Mello-Klein
A blue-skinned character from the film series "Avatar" flies on a winged creature.
Arts & Entertainment

Everyone sees the ‘Avatar’ movies. Why does no one talk about them?

by Cody Mello-Klein
The Mandalorian, played by Pedro Pascal, leans against a countertop with Grogu on his shoulder.
Arts & Entertainment

With ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ is the Force still with Star Wars?

by Cody Mello-Klein
An illustration of a student practicing Spanish on a laptop using an AI chatbot
University News

Want to practice your Spanish? This Claude-powered chatbot can help

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by Erin Kayata
Paulina Reyes, right, and a co-star smile at each other in a scene from the film, standing in a suburban driveway.
Arts & Entertainment

She’s studying musical theater and starring in an indie feature film

Smiling headshot of reporter Hannah Morse
by Hannah Morse
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan riling up the crowd in the ring.
Arts & Entertainment

How should we remember Hulk Hogan? His legacy extends far beyond the ring

headshot of Erin Kayata
by Erin Kayata
A screen capture from 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' shows a man sitting on top of a white horse, lit by the sun with dark clouds behind him.
Arts & Entertainment

Why are Marvel and ‘Game of Thrones’ shrinking their big franchises?

by Cody Mello-Klein
A screen capture of two characters facing each other and dancing in The Last of Us.
Arts & Entertainment

Why are fans upset about ‘The Last of Us’ season two? Experts say it tests the limits of fandom and parasocial relationships

by Cody Mello-Klein