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Hemp production could be a sustainable economic future for indigenous communities, but barriers remain
Professor Jared Auclair comments on the significance of hemp production.
October 11, 2022
Recovery from Hurricane Fiona cuts to the heart of US-Puerto Rico relations
Hurricane Fiona dropped 30 inches of rain on Puerto Rico over the weekend, causing widespread, intense flooding on an island that was still recovering from 2017's catastrophic Hurricane Maria.
September 22, 2022
Fall is here… but summer is coming. How to prepare for the next extreme heat wave now
Summer is over, but memories of the season’s historic heat waves are burned into our consciousness. Before the next scorcher hits—next week? Next year?—consider these strategies from professors at Northeastern on projects to tackle now and supplies to have on hand to stay cool and keep you and your loved ones safe. With climatologists saying […]
September 21, 2022
Could a pill help prevent a leading cause of childhood mortality?
Scientists in Neel Joshi’s laboratory at Northeastern University are a step closer to developing a probiotic pill that could prevent the leading cause childhood mortality.
September 15, 2022
Researchers discover promising new catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells
Northeastern professors Sanjeev Mukerjee and Arun Bansil discuss their breakthrough research on catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells.
July 27, 2022
Experts weigh-in: is Monkeypox the next COVID-19? Here’s what we know.
Cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease, are being investigated in a growing number of countries, including the United States.
May 23, 2022
Award-winning professor launches work-from-anywhere research program for community college students
This summer, Steven Lopez, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology, will launch a research collaboration program for community college students throughout Massachusetts who might otherwise not have opportunities to participate in lab work.
May 12, 2022
Do at-home COVID tests expire?
If you stocked up on at-home COVID tests earlier on in the pandemic, it may be time to throw them out.
May 09, 2022
Celebrating our COS 2023 TIER1 Awardees
11 are faculty members of the College of Science are 2023 TIER1 Awardees. The TIER 1 Seed Grant/Proof of Concept Program awards are supported by the colleges and the Senior Vice Provost for Research.
April 28, 2022
Instagram takeover: Fatemah Mukadum
Fatemah Mukadum is a fifth-year chemistry and chemical biology major with a minor in computer science, graduating this spring. She will be taking over our Instagram on Wednesday, April 27, to share a day in her life as a Northeastern student.
April 26, 2022
Microplastics are everywhere, but their dangers largely remain a mystery, experts say
The abundance of microplastics found nearly anywhere around us has been a pressing issue for quite some time, but why? Sam Munoz and Aron Stubbins discuss the mystery of their effects.
April 25, 2022
Celebrating our 2022 Excellence in Research Awardees
In 2022, the College of Science launched the College of Science Excellence in Research Awards to celebrate recent research accomplishments by members of our faculty. Join us n. celebrating our three winners!
April 15, 2022
Clean Batteries, Clean Energy
Hazel Sive and Sanjeev Mukerjee lead a discussion on electrochemical material science and the latest discoveries in battery, fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies and how they might transform the future of energy and sustainability of our environment.
April 14, 2022
Professor Sunny Zhou earns CRI Spark Fund for research on protein therapeutics
Sunny Zhou, professor of chemistry and chemical biology, recently earned the 2022 Spark Fund from the Center for Research Innovation. This fund will go towards his work on spatial and temporal activation of protein therapeutics. Read to learn more about professor Zhou and his innovative work!
April 11, 2022