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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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A biological trigger of early puberty is uncovered by Northeastern scientists
The onset of puberty has been creeping downward for decades. In the United States, the average age of girls reaching puberty ranges from 8.8 to 10.3 years old. The early start of puberty, which is associated with many health risks, can be triggered by chronic stress in children. New research by Northeastern scientists has identified […]
What is ‘marine snow’? And how do microplastics slow the rate at which carbon is pulled from the sea surface to the depths?
It turns out plastics in the ocean do more than suffocate turtles, fish and other marine life. A new study co-authored by Northeastern researcher Aron Stubbins shows that microplastics may reduce the ability of the ocean to help offset the climate crisis by slowing down the rate at which carbon is taken from the sea […]
Congratulations 2025 Tier 1 Award Winners!
Congratulations to the FY25 TIER 1 Award Recipients This year, 25 cross-disciplinary teams have been chosen for highly competitive Tier 1 Awards, with 11 of these teams involving faculty from the College of Science. TIER 1 Seed Grant/Proof of Concept Program awards are supported by the colleges, institutes, global campuses, and the Senior Vice Provost for […]
What’s in a name? A linguistics expert explains why some baby names dominate the charts year after year
What do names like Noah, James, Mateo, Mia, Evelyn and Luna all have in common? They’re not only some of the top baby names in the United States, but they also seem to flow off the tongue. And that’s exactly why parents love them. On May 10, the Social Security Administration released a list of […]
Barnett Institute 50th Anniversary and Karger Medal Celebration
Program 50th Anniversary Hazel Sive, PhDDean, College of Science, Northeastern University Welcome Remarks Rhoda BernsteinDaughter of Dr. Louis and Madlyn Barnett Reflections from the Barnett Family Barry L. Karger, PhDFounding Director Emeritus,Barnett Institute of Chemical & Biological Analysis, Northeastern University The Barnett Institute: 50 Years In September 1973, the Institute of Chemical Analysis, Applications and […]
Northeastern’s Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis celebrates 50th anniversary by looking to the future
The founder of Northeastern University’s Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis made it clear that the institute’s 50th anniversary was as much a celebration of its future in cutting-edge research as a tribute to its past. “You can’t be afraid of doing new things. Science changes so rapidly, each one of you is going […]
Our brains trick us into thinking consciousness can reside outside the body, new Northeastern research says
The origins of consciousness have been debated by philosophers for centuries. Each conscious person has a sense of “being me,” which invariably gives rise to the question of where that sense originated — from within or outside the body, says Northeastern University psychology professor Iris Berent. “How do human brains give rise to this experience? […]
Roux graduate students put real-world skills on display at Student Showcase
Can machine learning accurately predict goal scoring in soccer? Will augmented reality and 3D modeling revolutionize science and math education in Maine? What lessons can we glean about programming in 2024 from a video game created in 1985? These questions and more found answers at the annual Student Showcase held on April 25th at Northeastern […]
Ticks carry more than Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know about babesiosis and Powassan
Beware, the tiny deer ticks emerging with warmer spring weather carry a lot more than Lyme disease. They also transmit a malarial-like potentially serious disease called babesiosis that has seen significant spread across the Northeast and Midwest, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For example, cases of babesiosis increased by 1,602% […]
Do parasites actually ‘eat’ human tissue? And how do they end up in the brain?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign says a parasitic worm the presidential candidate contracted years ago while traveling outside of the United States ate a portion of his brain, then died. How do parasites, such as tapeworms, get into the brain in the first place? Scientists say they can — but that they “eat” human tissue […]
Can pickleball, tennis and other racquet sports really help you live longer?
Racquet sports are clearly having a moment. The pickleball revolution is continuing apace, with partnerships, leagues and playing courts springing up seemingly by the day. And in a world without Roger Federer and Serena Williams, tennis has maintained its popularity among most age groups, new polling suggests. What’s more, research suggests that picking up a racquet might […]
Can robots be used to extract ice on the moon? This NASA research fellow from Northeastern wants to find out
Henry Noyes’ wiring work can be seen all over COBRA, Northeastern University’s award-winning serpentine robot designed to tumble down the deep craters on the moon. As the electrical lead of the Crater Observing Bio-inspired Rolling Articulator project, Noyes designed the machine’s power system, allowing each of its individual modules to function in harmony. Noyes, who […]