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    A new report from a group of Northeastern researchers explores across disciplines how biotech can ensure safe, sustainable life beyond Earth.

    The key to international space cooperation is developments in biotechnology, Northeastern researchers say

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    The NeuroPRISM lab, led by assistant psychology professor Stephanie Noble, makes tools that pave the way for reliable and reproducible neuroimaging of the brain.

    Precise maps of the brain’s deepest corners are made possible through tools developed by these Northeastern researchers

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  • The Sum of All Achievements: Kimi Nguyen’s Mathematical Journey at Northeastern

    The Sum of All Achievements: Kimi Nguyen’s Mathematical Journey at Northeastern

    For Kimi Nguyen, an applied mathematics master’s student with concentrations in data science, being selected as the student speaker for the 2025 College of Science Graduate Celebration represents a fitting conclusion to her Northeastern journey.  “It is a tremendous honor,” Nguyen says. “As a PlusOne student who also completed my undergraduate degree here, Northeastern has […]
  • From Chemistry Club to Medical School: Paola Pimentel Torres Reflects on Her Northeastern Journey 

    From Chemistry Club to Medical School: Paola Pimentel Torres Reflects on Her Northeastern Journey 

    Announcing the COS undergraduate student speaker, Paola Pimentel Torres!
  • Endpoint

    Endpoint

    It took me a while, to be honest, to understand the importance of academic graduations. I attended my high school ceremony and was pleased to be awarded the scholarship star, but I was mostly pleased this meant I would be going to Wits University next. For serendipitous reasons, I was unable to attend either my […]
  • What impact would a proposed change to the Endangered Species Act have on marine plants and animals?

    What impact would a proposed change to the Endangered Species Act have on marine plants and animals?

    Dan Distel, research professor at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center. weighs in on how the proposed regulatory changes would impact the Endangered Species Act.
  • Congratulations to the 2025 College of Science Award Winners!  

    Congratulations to the 2025 College of Science Award Winners!  

    Congratulations to the 2025 College of Science Award Winners! 
  • Announcing the 2025-2026 Advancing Women in Science Scholars  

    Announcing the 2025-2026 Advancing Women in Science Scholars  

    Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Advancing Women in Science Scholars!  
  • Plastics found to be abundant at deep-sea levels, new research reports

    Plastics found to be abundant at deep-sea levels, new research reports

    Aaron Stubbins, professor of marine and environmental sciences, and Northeastern researchers have discovered have uncovered a “light smog” of microplastics drifting below the surface of the world’s oceans.
  • What did the Class of 2025 really learn? A professor breaks it down in 10 life lessons

    What did the Class of 2025 really learn? A professor breaks it down in 10 life lessons

    William Sharp, associate teaching professor of psychology, delivered the Last Lecture to the class if 2025, imparting life lessons in an address title "Things Your Bachelor's Degree May Have Actually Have Taught You."
  • Three Seas at 40: How Northeastern’s immersive marine biology program transforms students into scientists

    Three Seas at 40: How Northeastern’s immersive marine biology program transforms students into scientists

    Dive deeper into the Three Seas program offered by the Marine Sciences Center at Northeastern University!
  • Spotted in the Windy City: huskies swept away by groundbreaking research 

    Spotted in the Windy City: huskies swept away by groundbreaking research 

    Northeastern University students traveled to Chicago to attend the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s annual meeting.
  • The tiny ticks that cause Lyme seem to have superpowers that make them hard to kill. But you can protect yourself by following these steps

    The tiny ticks that cause Lyme seem to have superpowers that make them hard to kill. But you can protect yourself by following these steps

    Associate biology professor, Constantin Takacks, shares information about deer ticks and some tips on how to stay safe.
  • Scaling Your Future

    Scaling Your Future

    I worry that our students are worrying. Rather than celebrating a successful Northeastern year or degree, feeling triumphant, our students are worrying that their futures are uncertain. They should not worry. During Admissions days, when students are considering Northeastern, I encourage them that a degree in Science is a hugely smart choice, as it’s a […]