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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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Who’s afraid of iambic pentameter? Not the Northeastern Shakespeare Society
“Shakespeare’s themes are universal and should be able to be viewed by everyone,” says Ainsley Niven-Merriman, assistant director of the Northeastern Shakespeare Society.
Computational chemistry promises to upset traditional methods of chemical synthesis
Sijia Dong, assistant professor in chemistry and chemical biology, has received an NIH MIRA grant, supporting revolutionary protein design strategies for drug synthesis.
Election Day is upon us. Here are some tips for reining in your election-related anxiety — and how to keep your friends
Instead of staying up late on election night, Northeastern University psychology professor says everyone should go to sleep, manage their screen time and be prepared to accept the results.
Infant brains are like sponges. Predictable caregivers can make them even spongier, new Northeastern research finds
Northeastern researchers discovered new insights about how early childhood development unfolds, adding to a burgeoning literature focused on how caregivers shape their children — and the plasticity of the infant brain.
What’s killing corals? Northeastern professor uses machine learning to identify a suspected pathogen
Northeastern University professor Steven Vollmer says he and his team of researchers combined field work and tank experiments with machine learning models to narrow the list of most likely pathogens to a berry-shaped bacteria known as Cysteiniphilum litorale.
Why do the betting odds decisively favor Trump in what appears to be a ‘coin flip’ election?
“This election is a coin flip,” says Matan Harel, a Northeastern University assistant professor of mathematics.
Unpacking fear: Kent Lee studies the ingredients that shape our emotional experiences
Kent Lee, PhD is a postdoctoral research associate working with Dr. Ajay Satpute in the Department of Psychology. He is currently researching how fear works in the mind.
Empowering voices in ecology: Kylea Garces shares her experience at ESA’s Annual Meeting
Recently, Dr. Garces was awarded a Dean’s Postdoctoral Travel Award to attend and participate in the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Read on as she shares her experience at the conference and how being actively involved in ESA has enhanced her educational and professional journey.
What is La Niña? A Northeastern expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans
The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South.
Afraid of spiders? Heights? Public speaking? They activate different parts of the brain, Northeastern research finds
A new paper from Northeastern University psychology professor Ajay Satpute’s lab upends previous understandings of how fear works in the mind.
A geomagnetic storm is hitting the northern part of the U.S. Here’s how the solar event may impact you
Jonathan Blazek, assistant professor of physics, said the geometric storm won’t have a severe impact on technology.
What happens to sea life during hurricanes? Can they move to calmer waters? A marine scientist explains
Some marine animals will escape by going farther out to sea; however, others could perish along the beaches, says Mark Patterson, a professor at Northeastern’s Marine Science Center.