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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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Exp Mag: Riding the big wave with an inflatable safety vest
Grayson Kimball, a mental performance coach and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University comments on athlete's risk perception.
College of Science Connects: The Plastic Brain; Injury and Repair
COS Connects YouTube feauturing psychology professors Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli and Craig Ferris.
Declaration of mental health ‘emergency’ among children and teens brings calls for more early intervention
A nationwide mental health 'emergency' has been declared as a result of rising rates of mental health problems among the youth.
Babies respond to sign language. What does that tell us about human nature?
Iris Berent's new research uncovers that infants are born with the ability to learn language, speech and sign.
David DeSteno believes science can learn from religion
Psychology professor, David DeSteno explains how science has been able to highlight the benefits that organized religion provides.
‘Take breaks, but don’t disengage’; the perils of ‘doomscrolling’ when the world is on fire
For anyone who is even moderately active on social media in 2021, confronting world chaos is part of the daily routine—so much so that we’ve coined phrases to help capture the feeling of being in the digital midst of so much catastrophe: “doomscrolling.” Whether it’s climate change and the accelerating natural disasters brought on by […]
You’re with us! Disability mentoring co-op expands inclusivity
Aliyah Jackson, second-year psychology student opens up about her co-op experience at You're With Us!, and the valuable lessons it taught her.
Why a groundbreaking brain simulation machine promises new health insights
A group of researchers including psychology professor, Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli, receive NSF grant to acquire a machine capable of delivering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Meet our new COS Faculty: Jorge Morales
This fall, Jorge Morales, PhD, joins the psychology department at the College of Science as an assistant professor. He will also hold a secondary appointment in the Department of Philosophy at the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Morales is currently completing post-doc work at Johns Hopkins University and starting his interdisciplinary lab at Northeastern. […]
Emma Robinson’s co-op experience at Harvard Medical School leads her to pursue a PhD.
Cell and molecular biology student, Emma Robinson completed her two co-ops at Harvard Medical School's Datta Lab, which prompted her to pursue a PhD in neuroscience.
Their co-op contributed to advancing new research on Alzheimer’s and brain health.
Fourth year behavioral Neuroscience students, Sabrina Bond and Sofia Mazuera, were recently published as co-authors of a study that may have significant implications for brain diseases.
How the dark shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic is changing our brains.
Rebecca Shansky's research finds that stress during Covid-19 can change the way the human brain works.