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The proposed NASA budget cuts would decimate American science, an expert says
Trump is calling for a 25% slash to NASA's budget and according to Jacqueline McCleary, assistant professor of physics, the cuts will have a larger impact then proposed, including hurting America’s ability to maintain its position as a leader in tech and space exploration.
June 10, 2025
COSMOS-Web offers best glimpse of the deep universe yet, Northeastern researchers say
The COSMOS2025, an ongoing survey that makes use of NASA’s ultra-powerful James Webb Space Telescope, was released recently with work from two Northeastern researchers.
June 06, 2025
What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?
Runnels, shallow man made channels, help keep salt marshes healthy according to Jennifer Bowen, professor of marine and environmental sciences, a task that is becoming harder as sea levels continue to rise.
June 05, 2025
Northeastern professor leads global study on why some people hear better in noisy spaces
Jonathan Peelle, associate professor of psychology, worked with other researchers on a study that shows that people’s ability to detect background sounds varies from person to person, and is influenced by the noise that came before the sounds.
June 05, 2025
These Northeastern students befriend a 500-pound sea turtle and a 33-year-old penguin as co-ops at the New England Aquarium
Two Northeastern students, Elliot Tong and Noah Brown, are co-oping at the New England Aquarium. There they are learning about conservation and the daily caretaking of sea animals.
June 05, 2025
Right turn and right answer, how does the brain differentiate? Northeastern professor explains in new book
Jonathan Peelle, associate psychology professor, wrote a book, "The Neuroscience of Langue" exploring how the brain processes language and supports communication.
June 03, 2025
Why e.l.f. paid $1 billion for Hailey Bieber’s rhode beauty line. Spoiler: It’s not just about the skincare
Leila Deravi, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, weighs in on the reasoning behind e.l.f. buying Hailey Bieber's skin care company, rhode.
May 30, 2025
Behavioral Neuroscience, Psychology
These graduates earned degrees 13 years apart but built a business partnership on a shared mission to improve mental health care
Two Northeastern alumni, who graduated 13 years apart, are teaming up to help patients manage their mental health using their biometric data.
May 30, 2025
What happened between the Macrons on that plane? A Northeastern expert weighs in
Karen Quigley, psychology professor, weighs in on the clip of French President Emmanuel Macron being pushed in the face by Brigitte Macron.
May 29, 2025
As more deadly twisters strike the South, ‘Dixie Alley’ is becoming the new ‘Tornado Alley’
Chengfei He, assistant professor of marine and environmental sciences, helps explain why tornados are occurring more in southern states, and some of background science to how they work.
May 21, 2025
Network Science Program, Physics
Northeastern researchers visualize the past and present of the Venice Biennale
Northeastern University has three projects on display at the Venice Biennale. All three projects tell the story about our changing relationship with data and information.
May 16, 2025
Northeastern’s Boston Campus Hosts Inaugural Magnetics Workshop
Northeastern University hosted the inaugural NU Cross-College Magnetics Center Workshop last week!
May 12, 2025
College of Science
2025 College of Science Commencement Address by Dean Hazel Sive
Honored graduates, honored guests, esteemed faculty and staff: Good day! I’m Hazel Sive, Dean of the College of Science at Northeastern University and welcome! This is truly, a wonderful celebratory moment, the culmination of so much hard work with these well-deserved, important awards. Warmest congratulations to each of you Science Huskies graduating! Let’s have a […]
May 09, 2025
Defining Excellence in Science and Leadership: Dillon Nishigaya’s Northeastern Story
For Dillon Nishigaya, a biology major with a minor in health sciences entrepreneurship from San Jose, California, being selected as the College of Science student speaker is more than just an honor. “I am incredibly honored to be selected as the COS student speaker,” Nishigaya says. “I am very proud to represent the College of […]
May 05, 2025