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‘We need blind scientists.’ Northeastern professor tells United Nations about her ‘unseen advantage’ in inspirational speech
The world needs more scientists with “the unseen advantage,” says Mona Minkara, assistant professor of bioengineering and affiliate faculty of chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern.
March 07, 2023
Northeastern researcher helps convert astronauts’ wastewater into alternative fuel for use in outer space
Researchers have successfully figured out how to extract energy from wastewater in outer space. The findings will give astronauts an alternative fuel source to power future trips to the moon, Mars or beyond.
February 28, 2023
Protect your skin for only pennies a day by using these moisturizing tips
Between freezing temperatures, dry heat and blustery winds, winter seems designed to soak the moisture out of skin. The good news is there are moisturizers for just about every price point, and they all get the work done, says Leila Deravi, an assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern’s College of Science.
February 07, 2023
‘We are in a much better place.’ Why experts predict a milder winter for COVID-19
The winter forecast for COVID-19 looks to be the mildest yet, say experts from Northeastern University.
November 17, 2022
Connecting with Excellence: Northeastern’s College of Science 2021-2022 Annual Report
Science research breaks frontiers, to reveal the unexpected and the fascinating, and toward powerful solutions. Explore the achievements of the College of Scien ce in our 2021-2022 Annual Report, "Connecting with Excellence."
November 14, 2022
Designer enzymes could revolutionize the chemical industry. Two Northeastern labs are teaming up to show how.
Mary Jo Ondrechen and Penny Beuning’s labs are joining forces to better understand how to design enzymes. These enzymes could potentially reduce the energy, heat, acidity, and overall cost of chemical reactions in the chemical industry.
November 07, 2022
How COVID-19 colliding with flu season and surge of RSV created ‘tripledemic’
Get ready for a bumpy ride, virus-wise, as autumn turns into winter this year. COVID-19 infections have run into an early flu season and an usual surge of respiratory infections in young children to create what some experts are calling a “tripledemic.” Northeastern University experts explain what is behind the triple whammy, why it’s hitting […]
November 03, 2022
Do we still need to hold onto COVID-19 vaccination cards?
Associate teaching professor of chemistry and chemical biology Jared Auclair talks about why you should still hang on to your vaccine card.
November 02, 2022
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Professor Steven Lopez, PhD
To commemorate National Chemistry Week 2022, we would like to highlight one of our chemists in the College of Science, Professor Steven Lopez, PhD.
October 20, 2022
Winter’s coming. Here are some things you can do to lower your energy bills
Northeastern University experts in climate change and heat resilience explain why cold weather persists in the face of global warming—and offer tips on conserving heat energy.
October 20, 2022
Hemp production could be a sustainable economic future for indigenous communities, but barriers remain
Professor Jared Auclair comments on the significance of hemp production.
October 11, 2022
Fall is here… but summer is coming. How to prepare for the next extreme heat wave now
Summer is over, but memories of the season’s historic heat waves are burned into our consciousness. Before the next scorcher hits—next week? Next year?—consider these strategies from professors at Northeastern on projects to tackle now and supplies to have on hand to stay cool and keep you and your loved ones safe. With climatologists saying […]
September 21, 2022
Could a pill help prevent a leading cause of childhood mortality?
Scientists in Neel Joshi’s laboratory at Northeastern University are a step closer to developing a probiotic pill that could prevent the leading cause childhood mortality.
September 15, 2022
Researchers discover promising new catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells
Northeastern professors Sanjeev Mukerjee and Arun Bansil discuss their breakthrough research on catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells.
July 27, 2022