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Science & Technology

Breakthrough research uses machine learning to better predict New England floods

by Noah Lloyd
A fallen tree that was downed by recent severe weather reflected in a large puddle along with the Golden Gate Bridge.
Society & Culture

Extreme weather events hit the socially vulnerable hardest, research finds

by Noah Lloyd
A glacier floating in the sea below a blue sky.
University News

The Antarctic Ocean of the last ice age has stories to tell about a warming planet

by Noah Lloyd
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Health

Heat index vs. wet bulb globe temperature: What’s better for heat wave safety?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A large tornado swirling in the sky in Kansas.
Science & Technology

As more deadly twisters strike the South, ‘Dixie Alley’ is becoming the new ‘Tornado Alley’

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Five wind turbines on a hill with a sunset behind them.
University News

How a Northeastern science degree helped shape this energy CEO’s career in oil, gas and renewables

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by Cesareo Contreras
Mai'a Cross, Daniel Drezner, Dennis Kwok, and Maria Ivanova sitting around two tables at the State of the World series.
University News

Will China invade Taiwan? Could China achieve economic supremacy over the US? Experts weigh in on pressing global issues

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by Tanner Stening
The Boston Campus covered in snow.
Science & Technology

What is La Niña? A Northeastern expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Science & Technology

Global energy executive Jean-Pascal Tricoire sees a bright future for sustainable development

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Science & Technology

Can smart home technology help you save on your electricity bill? Yes, and this Northeastern researcher was ahead of his time

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by Cesareo Contreras
People walk their dogs at the base of the Golden Gate bridge on a foggy, overcast day. The water looks turbulent.
Science & Technology

AI will play a bigger role in predicting weather and climate disasters in the US in 2024, experts say

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by Cesareo Contreras
Leaders at the COP28 climate conference.
World & National News

‘Historic’ yet ‘disappointing’ COP28 agreement does not go far enough in fight against climate change, experts say

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by Cyrus Moulton