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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
Living tissues may form like avalanches, Northeastern researchers say — a discovery that could aid new treatments
Anh Nguyen, Ph. D student, and Max Bi, associate professor of physics, have observed that when subjected to sufficient stress, tissues can “suddenly and dramatically rearrange themselves,” similar to how avalanches are formed in the wild.
Northeastern scientists help detect axion quasiparticles, offering new clues to dark matter
Arun Bansil, professor of physics, and two other Northeastern researchers, worked with an international group of scientist to successfully created laboratory conditions that allowed them to observe axion quasiparticles for the first time, bringing researchers closer to understanding dark matter.
Northeastern University professors creating the largest and ‘most visible’ art project for 2025 Venice Biennale
Two northeastern labs, Barabási Lab and Paolo Ciuccarelli’s team, are working on a huge art installation for the Venice Biennale Archittetura 2025.
Could biology hold the key to the future of computing? This Northeastern physicist is on a mission to find out
Paul Stevenson, assistant physics professor, is studying "spin" to see how it is naturally occurring, a process that up until recently was thought to only be something that scientist could engineer.
How a Northeastern student spearheaded a new exhibit on network science at the Museum of Science in Boston
Adina Gitomer, a doctoral student in network science, brought networks to the Museum of Science in Boston and now visitors can listen to her narrate a video explaining networks!
What is a total lunar eclipse and how can you see the ‘Blood Worm Moon’? An astrophysicist explains
Northeastern assistant physics professor, Jacqueline McCleary, explains what an eclipse is and how to see that Blood Worm Moon this week.
The ‘dark matter’ of nutrition: How AI and network science are transforming our understanding of food and health
Albert-László Barabási, physics professor, is advocating for a mass project combining AI, mass spectrometry and network medicine to map the chemical makeup of the foods we consume.
Are we safe from the “city-killer” asteroid headed toward Earth in 2032?
Jacqueline McCleary, assistant professor of physics, weighs in on the so-called city-killer asteroid that seemed to be likely to hit Earth in 2032. McCleary explains that the increased odds are a normal part of the data process and not to worry!
Physicist explains what may have caused Delta Flight 4819 to flip over
A Delta Airlines plane crashed-landed on Monday in Toronto. Northeastern distinguished physics professor Arun Bansil weighs in on how it happened.
How monitoring wastewater from international flights can serve as an early warning system for the next pandemic
Alessandro Vespignani, director of Northeastern’s Network Science Institute, Guillaume St-Onge, a physicist at Northeastern, and colleagues have researched how monitoring wastewater from international flights can help scientists anticipate the next pandemic.
Are you tired of being zapped? These 10 tips can help you combat static electricity
Have you noticed that static electricity feels worse in winter? You reach for a door handle — zap! Hang your coat on a metal hook — zap! These small shocks can be both annoying and slightly painful. Static electricity is also why your hair might stand on end when you take off a hat or […]
Whole Foods vs. Walmart: New research reveals hidden realities of ultra-processed foods in stores
New research from Professor Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, and colleagues looks at the amount of processed food available in American grocery stores and its health implications.