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Breakthrough research uses machine learning to better predict New England floods

Researchers at Northeastern University used machine learning to aggregate nearly five decades of weather data to better understand the factors that lead to New England flooding.

AI could revolutionize drug discovery. But how can we regulate it?

In health care, AI is moving at warp speed, while regulations lag behind. Jared Auclair proposes a new regulatory framework that would keep AI innovation moving and get drugs to patients in need.

Researchers decode the chemistry behind a deadly genetic disorder

Professors Penny Beuning and Mary Jo Ondrechen used AI to predict which genetic mutations cause OTC deficiency, uncovering clues to guide future treatments.

Sociology, meet ecology: How the variability of coffee harvests can teach us about sustainable farming

New research from Gabriela Garcia and Laura Kuhl looks at farmers’ responses to variable crop yields to make better recommendations for resilient practices.

The Leonids meteor shower is here. Here’s why it could be even more impressive than usual

The Leonids meteor shower will soon light up the night sky. Astrophysicist Jonathan Blazek explains the ins and outs of this spectacular event and how to catch a glimpse of it.

Want to eradicate malaria-bearing mosquitoes? Try fungus, this researcher says

Binod Pant, a Northeastern postdoc, has created a mathematical model that demonstrates how a fungal solution could control malarial mosquito populations.

What if your Tamagotchi was alive and glowing? This toy prototype is full of bacteria

Northeastern students designed SquidKid, a toy where keeping bioluminescent bacteria alive and glowing is the name of the game. The playful design landed a finalist spot at the international Biodesign Challenge.

Want to build like biology? These researchers are bridging proteins between bacteria

Researchers Neel Joshi and Rong Chang have discovered a way to engineer E. coli cells to grow into new structures through direct, cell-to-cell contact.

Northeastern colleagues remember Phyllis Strauss, ‘tough, generous’ distinguished biology professor

Strauss, who passed away in September, served at Northeastern for 46 years and was among the first biology faculty members to bring in substantial federal research funding.

Astrophysicists say there’s ‘at least six other quasi-moons’ like 2025 PN7 in loose orbit around Earth

The much-discussed 2025 PN7, dubbed Earth’s “second moon,” is officially a quasi-moon, according to NASA.

From coastal resilience to streamlining product development, Northeastern researchers are the state’s AI innovators

Northeastern University professor Jim Chen is one of the winners of the Massachusetts AI Hub’s AI Models Innovation Challenge.

What to expect from La Niña this winter

Will La Niña bring more snow or rain to your region this winter?