physics

This sensor won’t save the whale with 88 pounds of plastic in its stomach. But it might help the rest of us.

Despite the potential hazards to everyone on the food chain—including us—scientists have a limited knowledge about the distribution of microplastics in the ocean. Northeastern researcher…

by Laura Castañón March 19, 2019

How a year of adversity helped Northeastern prepare for the Kansas Jayhawks and March Madness

On Thursday in Salt Lake City, in their opening game of the NCAA Tournament, the underdog Huskies will be daring to take on basketball royalty.

by Ian Thomsen March 19, 2019

Social media has come under scrutiny after the New Zealand mosque shooting. But what about the news media?

The nonstop, global coverage of every facet of the attack in New Zealand that left 50 people dead has created a media narrative that only…

by Molly Callahan March 19, 2019

From Serbia to Salt Lake City, a basketball journey

When Northeastern takes the floor Thursday in its opening round NCAA Tournament matchup with Kansas, the team will be led by point guard Vasa Pusica,…

by Ian Thomsen March 18, 2019

He’s setting an example for the next generation of black STEM professionals

When Northeastern graduate Cory Weathers trotted up to the stage to accept an award as a leading African American engineer, the moment was simultaneously an…

by Khalida Sarwari March 18, 2019

Huskies to meet Kansas in NCAA Tournament at Salt Lake City

The Huskies (23-10) earned a No. 13 seed in the Midwest Regional. The Jayhawks (25-9) are a No. 4 seed after finishing third in the…

by Ian Thomsen March 17, 2019

Brexit ‘is a British problem,’ not a European Union problem

It was a new take on the college course, and it offered a different take on Brexit. In a lecture streamed live from NCH at…

by Molly Callahan March 17, 2019

Historic Northeastern women's hockey season ends in overtime loss to Cornell

The Northeastern women’s hockey team’s memorable season ended on Saturday at Matthews Arena, where the Huskies lost a 3-2 thriller in overtime to Cornell in…

by Greg St. Martin March 16, 2019

Here's one way to counter the spread on social media of hate crimes like the New Zealand mosque shooting

Short of regulating extremist content on their platforms, tech giants such as Facebook and YouTube should offer countering or alternative viewpoints, said Northeastern professor Jack…

by Khalida Sarwari March 15, 2019

Four countries. Four students. One United Nations summit to promote gender equality.

For four Northeastern students, volunteering at a United Nations commission is more than just a course assignment; it’s a chance to represent their…

by Molly Callahan March 15, 2019