Science & Technology

Nearly eight million tons of plastic is missing from our oceans. Where did it go?

Marine and environmental sciences professor Aron Stubbins believes that the sun’s ultraviolet rays could be contributing to the disappearance.

by Kerry Benson - contributor August 7, 2019

How many disasters could this new fire detector prevent over 10 years? That’s how long its battery lasts.

Northeastern researchers in electrical and computer engineering have been awarded a patent for a smart sensor that consumes no power and can operate for years without a battery change. They plan to use it to prevent fires in places including forests and construction sites.

by Roberto Molar Candanosa - contributor August 1, 2019

He looked into what advertising companies are doing with your clicks and searches

Northeastern doctoral student Ahmad Bashir developed a new technique to discover the extent to which personal data gets shared with online advertising companies.

by David Harbeck February 22, 2019

Two Northeastern startups win MassChallenge awards

Mobile Pixels and Boston Materials, which were founded by members of the Northeastern community, have received a total of $150,000 from MassChallenge, a global business accelerator program for companies in the early stages of development.

by Greg St. Martin October 18, 2018

This engineering professor pokes holes in neuroscience to shed light on the unseen details of the brain

Chain-link fences are common, and for good reason: They’re simple and flexible, without blocking light or visibility. As Northeastern professor Hui Fang and his research partners at Boston Children’s Hospital reveal in a new report published Wednesday, their structure can also work wonders for the brain.

by Aria Bracci September 5, 2018

Nearly eight million tons of plastic is missing from our oceans. Where did it go?

How many disasters could this new fire detector prevent over 10 years? That’s how long its battery lasts.

He looked into what advertising companies are doing with your clicks and searches

Two Northeastern startups win MassChallenge awards

This engineering professor pokes holes in neuroscience to shed light on the unseen details of the brain

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