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Why is Finnish airline Finnair weighing passengers? A mechanical engineer explains.
Finnair plane on the tarmac in Poland.

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Why is Finnish airline Finnair weighing passengers? A mechanical engineer explains.

Iron powder could soon become renewable energy resource, Northeastern researchers say
A glove holds a device as sparks fly across the room.

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Iron powder could soon become renewable energy resource, Northeastern researchers say

Northeastern and partner universities awarded prestigious NSF research traineeship to study impacts of technology platforms, such as Uber, Lyft
person tapping the lyft app on their phone

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Northeastern and partner universities awarded prestigious NSF research traineeship to study impacts of technology platforms, such as Uber, Lyft

New form of silicon discovered by Northeastern engineers can revolutionize semiconductor industry
close up of a silicon nanowire

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New form of silicon discovered by Northeastern engineers can revolutionize semiconductor industry

Is it possible to build a better robotic arm
Man wearing a mechanical claw on his right arm

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Is it possible to build a better robotic arm

How to keep cool without turning on the A/C
Yi Zheng, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, created a new recyclable material that can be used to cool down buildings without relying on conventional cooling systems. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

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How to keep cool without turning on the A/C

Could corn stalks or old plastic be the new coal?

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Could corn stalks or old plastic be the new coal?

In the fight against human trafficking, industrial engineers can help

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In the fight against human trafficking, industrial engineers can help

Professor honored for 45 years of service to Northeastern

Professor honored for 45 years of service to Northeastern

3Qs: A 3-D printout for your health

3Qs: A 3-D printout for your health

Journey to a cleaner future

Journey to a cleaner future

Nanotubes and silicon: unexpected ingredients in a new optical device

Nanotubes and silicon: unexpected ingredients in a new optical device