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From octopus training to robotics, a Northeastern co-op student’s marine biology journey
Aidan Sasser, fourth year, conducted research at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on how octopuses use their arm suckers to manipulate objects.
January 08, 2025
Astronomers discovered 44 ancient stars using gravitational lensing. An astrophysicist explains how they did it
Jacqueline McCleary, assistant professor of physics, helps explain the implications of the historical discovery of 44 stars by a group of astronomers.
January 08, 2025
Remote work affects urban economies far beyond downtown hubs, Northeastern research finds
Esteban Moro, professor of physics, and colleagues across the country analyzed how remote work impacted commerce.
January 06, 2025
How US policies and perceptions impact Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure
Eugene Smotkin, professor of chemistry, was one of more than a million residents who lost power in Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve. Issues with the power grid are not out of the norm but for Smotkin the bigger picture problem is the way Puerto Rico is treated by the US.
January 03, 2025
Northeastern’s Bioinnovation Center is developing low-cost biomedical devices to transform health care in West Africa
Lee Makowski, professor of bioengineering and chemistry and chemical biology, highlights the work of the Bioinovation Center, a partnership between Northeastern and Academic City University College in Accra.
January 02, 2025
Northeastern co-op blends marine biology and studio art to promote Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week
Meredith McGowan, fourth year Marin biology major, designed a logo for the Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week while on co-op.
January 02, 2025
10 tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick this year
Aaron Daniels, psychology professor, shares some tips to help you stick to your New Years resolutions.
December 26, 2024
Protective salt marshes along coasts are in danger across the globe but it’s not too late to act, Northeastern researchers say
Salt marshes like Belle Isle in Boston provide vital ecosystem services, but sea-level rise threatens their future without urgent restoration efforts.
December 16, 2024
The interaction between humans and artificial intelligence demands a new field of study, Northeastern researchers say
Eliassi-Rad is one of several Northeastern researchers who have proposed a new area of study they are calling “Human AI Coevolution” to better understand and analyze these feedback loops. Other researchers on the project include Northeastern professors Ricardo Baeza-Yates, Albert-László Barabási and Alessandro Vespignani.
December 16, 2024
Northeastern researchers find a faster and more sensitive way to study proteins, which could lead to advances in disease treatment
Northeastern researchers find a faster and more sensitive way to study proteins, which could lead to advances in disease treatment
December 13, 2024
Why are axolotls suddenly so popular — and going extinct at the same time?
Northeastern University professors explain how the axolotl — an adorable amphibian with a permanent smile and pink, feathery gills — has become so popular, and why it’s also critically endangered in the wild.
December 13, 2024
New research from Northeastern University finds that regular marijuana use suppresses the effects of Adderall on the brains of mice
Ferris says that the study is “incredibly topical” as marijuana and Adderall are two readily available, commonly used drugs — especially among people in high-stress environments.
December 11, 2024
How can physics models help prevent deadly stampedes at mass gatherings?
Northeastern professor Max Bi explains how crowd dynamics lead to stampedes, offering insights for safer venues and survival strategies.
December 06, 2024
Deadly amoebic encephalitis and brain-eating amoebas in the crosshairs of Northeastern researchers
Northeastern researchers are targeting brain-eating amoeba that cause a rare, but deadly, infection
December 06, 2024