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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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Wrapping up the MES Fall 2023 Undergraduate research experience in style!
Our undergraduate scholars presented their findings while engaging in Q&A dialogue with the audience. Each student provided in-depth analysis of data obtained throughout the course of their research at Northeastern University.
Linguist explains how slang like ‘rizz’ comes into being, catches fire with younger generations
If you hadn’t heard the word “rizz” prior to it being declared this year’s Oxford University Press “word of the year” this week, you’re probably not alone.
How the Amgen Biotech Experience is revolutionizing STEM education worldwide
The Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE), managed by the Amgen Foundation, a philanthropic branch of the renowned Amgen biotechnology company, is a hands-on, inquiry-based science education program designed for middle and high school students.
What happens when sunlight breaks down plastics in the ocean? Potentially harmful chemical byproducts are left behind, research finds
Northeastern researchers found in 2021 that an estimated 4 million to 10 million tons of plastic carbon enter the ocean each year.
There’s an app in the works for that: Northeastern student developing program to connect researchers and study participants
Alexis Musaelyan-Blackmon has a lot of passions and is always working on a side project.
The world’s most powerful particle accelerator is helping discover the universe’s deepest secrets
Located at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva, Switzerland, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's most powerful particle accelerator and is used to study elementary particles and their interactions.
Where do accents come from? Linguist explains why we talk the way we talk
When it comes to how we talk, accents are often the thing people focus on first.
Northeastern University STEM students accelerate their professional development at the SASE National Conference
In October of 2023, the Northeastern Chapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) attended the 2023 SASE National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Why “All I Want for Christmas is You” is still popular 30 years later
Some people begin playing Christmas music the moment the clock strikes 12 on Dec. 1 (or on Nov. 1 if they’re really spirited). Usually included on that playlist? Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You.”
Chakraborty awarded with $1.99 Million NIH Grant to Revolutionize glycoprotein Understanding and Biomaterial Design
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Assistant Professor Srirupa Chakraborty has secured a substantial $1.99 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a breakthrough project aimed at transforming our understanding of mucin related diseases and paving the way for innovative biomaterials.
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.