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Connie Phong wants to know how an animal adapted to live in a highly specialized environment — just below the freezing point for seawater — responds to warming oceans.
How Northeastern scientists are using Antarctic sea spiders to study life on the edge
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Fleury Augustin Nsole Biteghe has identified a way to target two of the deadliest cancer types with chemotherapy drugs but without the harms associated with chemotherapy.
Northeastern researcher uses light to target and kill cancer cells
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Climate modelers can’t agree on the Mississippi River’s future. Northeastern professor Samuel Muñoz is settling the debate.
The Mississippi River, an ecological, cultural and economic hub of activity, is dangerously misunderstood — at least, by climate modelers.
The Aramaki Lab reaches new heights with the GRAMS project
The Aramaki Lab at Northeastern University, led by Assistant Professor Tsuguo Aramaki, is making exciting advances in the field of astrophysics.
What should stay open during the next pandemic? New model weighs protecting public health and the economy
The COVID-19 pandemic not only threatened the health of people around the world, but also exacted a significant toll on the global economy.
Is a volcano about to erupt in Iceland? Expert explains the telltale signs an eruption might occur
Residents of Grindavik, a fishing town in southwestern Iceland, have evacuated and a state of emergency has been declared, as local authorities say a volcanic eruption may be imminent.
Mindfulness meditation can help cure the teen mental health crisis, research shows
In a paper published in Nature Mental Health, Northeastern psychology professor Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli advises policy makers to consider turning to the low-cost, readily available practice of mindfulness meditation to change brain activity associated with mental illness.
Northeastern students build space for sustainability-minded entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is not in short supply at Northeastern — just take a look at the number of organizations in the Mosaic umbrella. But the university has recently been recognized for its new focus on social entrepreneurship.
Groundbreaking blood test for rheumatoid arthritis treatment is ‘first step towards a better future’ for patients
Seven years ago, Northeastern graduate Susan Dina Ghiassian was the first employee of Scipher Medicine Corp., a precision medicine company co-founded by Northeastern professor Albert-László Barabási.
Northeastern co-op is a teacher, mentor, big sister and friend to 25 young women in a Cambodian dormitory
Cecile Doherty grew up in a typical Boston suburb and considers herself adventurous. So two things were very important to her when considering colleges.
In this math seminar, the magician reveals his secrets
In Math, Magic, Games & Puzzles, longtime Northeastern mathematics professor Stanley Eigen uncovers the numerical principles behind popular card tricks — and helps his honors students teach them to kids.
Do ‘brain training’ apps work? Northeastern scientists will test unique interventions for adolescents with ADHD
Search for a “brain training” application on your smartphone or computer and you will get dozens of suggestions. They all claim to improve memory, attention, problem-solving or other cognitive skills via playing games.
First-year students explore the College of Science Student Organization Fair!
On October 18, first year College of Science students attended the College of Science Organization Fair!
Psychoactive pumpkin spice? This fall staple is spookier than it seems
Your pumpkin spice latte may be spookier than you think!