College of Science
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Failure to reproduce results is ‘a normal part of how science works’
Lisa Feldman Barrett, University Distinguished Professor of Psychology, says that there is “not a cause for alarm” after a new paper revealed that many psychology…
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From cameras to computers, new material could change how we work and play
Northeastern physicists Swastik Kar and Srinivas Sridhar led a research team whose novel work has potential applications for improved cellphone cameras and tiny transistors that…
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New research opens the door for treatment of relapsing bacterial infections
University Distinguished Professor Kim Lewis and his colleagues match findings in the lab with ones from human subjects to advance customized antibiotic treatments.
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A shark-infested co-op experience
Eva Hayes, S’16, is on co-op in the Bahamas at the Bimini Sharklab, where she swims with sharks and helps the lab study and tag…
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Researchers find the organization of the human brain to be nearly ideal
A new strategy for mapping networks, from those underlying the Internet to the human brain, suggests possibilities for repairing damaged connections and disrupting dangerous ones.
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Swiss Mountains beckon physics student for dream co-op
Working at the Large Hadron Collider has been Nick DePorzio’s dream since his senior year in high school. In a couple weeks, that dream will…
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Student designs sensor for ocean microplastic research
More than 250 metric tons of microplastic are estimated to be floating in the world’s oceans, threatening marine life. Ethan Edson's prototype is designed to…
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Northeastern researchers connect diseases based on their molecular similarities
Northeastern University network scientists have found a way to connect diseases based on their shared molecular interactions, a remarkable step in understanding human diseases.
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February’s can’t-miss campus events
Here’s a rundown of some exciting events taking place at Northeastern this month that you won’t want to miss.
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Student dives in for Caribbean fish
Visit the New England Aquarium and you may see a fish caught by Northeastern student Alfred Kyrollos, who was part of a biannual fish collecting…
